Bates Middle School Celebration of Science

The gym at the Boys & Girls Club at Bates was filled to the rafters on Tuesday night with over 250 Bates Middle School science projects and 400 guest of all ages. From the "Edible Banana" to "Moon Tides" to "Flaming Bubbles", each science project was thought-provoking and unique.

Guest speakers at the awards presentation included Devon Lucie from Channel 9, Charlotte Church of the Maritime Museum, and Navy Academy football players Osei Asante (co-captain and guard), Greg Zingler (quarterback), and Billy Yarborough (defensive end).

Thanks to BGCAA's LET'S GO initiative, staff and volunteers were able to offer assistance and mentoring to 44 students from Bates Middle School for their science projects. Of these, 22 not only turned in the projects but received the acknowledgement that their projects were "Science Fair Worthy". On top of that six received Awards or Special Recognition from the Principal.

Congratulations to Dr. Corky's team of mentors, and all 44 club members who participated in the Science Fair project at Bates Middle School. Special recognition to our award winners:

DuJuan and Calik worked together on their project. DuJuan is determined to win 1st prize next year!	Guest speakers from the Naval Academy football team gave out some great advice like: "Always listen to your parents." "Hard work beats talent when talent doesn't do the hard work."
Chelsea Williams, from Bywater, showing off her "Boat Float" project which won the Principal's Award.	Perusing the aisles and aisles of science projects.
Young BGCAA Club members enjoyed Dillyn's Award Winning project.	Over 250 Science Fair Projects on display.
Guests got a chance to view all 250+ projects.	The audience is mesmerized by the Navy Football players and all of the speakers.