FBHS Qualifies for 2009 Science Bowl State Finals

The Flowery Branch High School Science Bowl Team has earned a trip to the 2009 Science Bowl State Championships in Savannah on February 28th by placing in the top 4 at the sub-regional Science Bowl held at the University of Georgia on Saturday, February 7. The Flowery Branch Team finished 3rd out of 12 teams from North Georgia Schools. The Flowery Branch Science Bowl Team is coached by Flowery Branch AP Chemistry teacher, Dr. Sonha Payne and is captained by Junior Andrew Popovici. Team members include Juniors Spencer Hughes & Chelsea Freihaut and Sophomores Kyle Williams & Kevin Williams.

Challenged to design a bridge at WHHS
Dr. Joel Aquino's physics students at West Hall High Schools are challenged to design and construct a bridge with the highest load to bridge weight ration. The students can use no more than 100 popsicle sticks, and the bridge dimensions should be 12 inches long, 6 inches high and 4 inches wide. This year's winning bridge, which utilized a creative downwards design, supporting an amazing 605 pounds, more than doubling the previous school record! The top bridge designers were by Sami Habacher and Stede Granger.

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NHHS DNA Day

President Michael Adams from UGA
Honors Mentorship students from the Hall County Schools met with President Michael Adams from the University of Georgia at the office of the Gainesville Times. Students had a rare opportunity to interview and discuss with President Adams his views on issues that our students face when applying to college. Students questioned President Adams about types of courses they should take in high school, the acceptance rate of UGA students into medical colleges, state education funding cuts and how they affect class size at UGA, and many other issues students may face when applying to the university. The students also attended a luncheon hosted by the Rotary Club where President Adams was the keynote speaker.

Harris Blackwood (The Times), Ashton Blackwood (JHS), Chase Staub (NHHS), Erin McGonigle (EHHS), President Adams, Chris Garland (FBHS), Ryan Bozarth (WHHS)