Science Research Students Shine at Competition |
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Faced with the daunting task of presenting his science research project to a panel of experts, Liam Scanlon, a Mahopac High School junior, felt just one thing: confidence.
“One of the benefits of taking this class is that we’ve learned how to present our ideas well with our classmates,” said Scanlon, who is researching the use of aquatic plants to remove excess nutrients from lakes and ponds. “I had practiced my presentation so many times that when the judges asked questions I felt totally prepared.”
Nine Mahopac students from the science research program went to Somers High School last month for the Regeneron Westchester Science & Engineering Fair (WESEF) where they displayed, in most cases, years of research. Mahopac students took home a total of nine awards in categories ranging from Behavioral Sciences to Engineering to Medicine and Health.
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“Seeing the judges process my research and have that light bulb go off, that was really a great moment,” said Samiksha Mogallapalli when asked what she enjoyed most about the competition.
The topics that the students researched were as varied as they are current and cutting edge. One project sought to evaluate the mental health effects of isolation during the Covid-19 pandemic, another sought to use machine learning to predict energy usage across the United States, and still another tested the effects of atmospheric pressure on navigation systems.
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A tight knit group, the science research students eat, sleep, and breathe their subject matter. At times, they said, the work required seemed overwhelming. But this year’s seniors all persevered and got results.
“Sometimes there are moments where you think ‘There’s no way that I’m finishing this project, and then you do,’” said Sydney Mascoll. “It was a great celebration of everything that we’ve done.”
Congratulations to Sydney Mascoll, Giovanna Perillo, James Biolchini, Emma Rooney, Natalie Cariello, Aalyaan Ali, Samiksha Mogallapalli, Liam Scanlon, and Ava Van Nortwick for an excellent showing at the 2023 WESEF Competition.
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Mahopac High School Students Refurbish Old Wooden Furniture for Auction |
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What is old can be made new again. Students in the high school's Life Skills program have been taking old furniture pieces and giving them new life with repairs and a fresh coat of paint. The hands-on project teaches woodworking, painting, and budgeting skills and culminates with an auction of the renovated furniture, like these two wooden planters.
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Middle School Musicians Impress at All County Performance |
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George Fischer Middle School filled with music from the militaristic, staccato sound of the fifth/sixth grade band's performance of "Imperium," to the chorus' entrancing rendition of "Spirits." The 5th/6th grade All-County Festival was a celebration of musical skill. |
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Students Recognized for Volunteer Efforts |
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Nothing is more valuable than time and the Mahopac community is fortunate to have students who spend their free time in service to their community. Following welcoming remarks by Youth Board member and fellow Mahopac High School student Juliana Leonard, students Sofia Alvarez, Alexandra Lynch, Emma Rooney, and Allyson Wanner were recognized at the 38th Annual Putnam County Youth Awards Dinner for their exemplary volunteer work. |
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Students Speak and Network with Industry Professionals at Career Day |
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Students had the chance to speak with a pediatrician about children's healthcare, an IBM engineer about software development, and even a fire department commissioner about keeping communities safe. It all happened at the Counseling Department's Career Day at Mahopac High School and Middle School. Students made connections and checked out career opportunities by speaking with real industry professionals.
Other professions represented included teaching, physical therapy, law enforcement, carpentry, social work and more.
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Lakeview First Graders Inspired by
Nature's Tiniest Engineers
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Students were fascinated and revolted at the sight of naturalist Julia King's teaching assistant: a cockroach. King, of PNW BOCES Center for Environmental Education, visited Dawn Ferrante's first grade classroom recently. She explored the many ways that insects have adapted to solve problems in their environments. For example, the spikes on a cockroach's legs are used for climbing and the proboscis of a bee is used for collecting nectar. |
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Colorful clay pots, detailed dioramas, and pastel paintings made by Mahopac High School's art students are still on display at the A. Eric Arctander Gallery at the Putnam Arts Council. In case you missed it, here's a video of the exhibit created by Mahopac's young artists. |
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4/27 -4/29 HS Spring Musical
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The Board of Education recently adopted the 2023-2024 School Budget which carries a 4.15% budget to budget increase and a 2.81% tax levy increase which is tax cap compliant. Click here for more information. Please remember to vote on May 16, 2023 from 6 a.m. - 9 p.m. at Mahopac High School.
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To prepare each and every student for college and career readiness, and
to educate all students to be responsible and productive members
of the global community.
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Mahopac Central School District
179 East Lake Boulevard, Mahopac, NY 10541-1666
Phone: 845-628-3415 Fax: 845-628-5502
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