Eighth grade future scientists
Several Bluffton eighth graders participated in the state science fair on May 9 in Columbus. Six Bluffton students advanced to districts and four advanced to the state fair, according to Dave Bracy, science teacher.
Erica Sheehan - Superior
Project Title: What happens when your feet hit the ground?
Nigel Derstine - Excellent
Project Title: Random number generation
OAS AWARD Sponsored Awards - COCACM Computer Science Award For: Outstanding projects demonstrating software applications in computer science excluding games, Grade: 7-12
Bryce Johnston - Excellent
Project Title: Farthest soccer kick
Adam Basinger - Excellent
Project Title: Natural healers
Qualifing for District Science Fair
Brittany Neuenschwander - Excellent - Music verses Blood Pressure
Josh Garmatter - Excellent - Salt sensitivity can be a danger
Stories Posted This Week
Friday, June 26, 2026
Thursday, June 25, 2026
- Alice June (Hochstettler) Kliewer worked at Grace Bible Institute
- Bluffton College grad was famous for memorizing all of Paradise Lost
- Leiber honored by Fremont Speedway Hall of Fame
- SCHS Swiss Day to be held at new Swiss Heritage Center, June 28
- Free movie: Eight on the Lam, July 27
- Screen time: Impact on youth update
Wednesday, June 24, 2026
- Ada Icon headlines, June 24
- Luvu a Latte temporary closure until July 14
- Results of Icon poll: How connected do you feel to the Bluffton community?
- Loving Laura’s Curls created to provide wigs for local cancer patients
- America 250 drone show illuminates Bluffton sky
- Recap of June 22 Bluffton Council Meeting