Columbia Falls area students do well at county science fair

Columbia Falls area students did well in the Flathead County Science Fair last week. Here are the local winners:

Biological science

Third grade grand champion: Patrick Weaver, Glacier Gateway Elementary

Fourth grade grand champion: Briceida Bellon, Glacier Gateway Elementary

Fifth grade grand champion: Siri Erickson, Glacier Gateway Elementary; Tritica Fauske, Ruder Elementary

Reserve: Gwen Jarvis, Glacier Gateway Elementary

Sixth grade grand champion: Jenna Weaver and Grace Gedlaman

Eighth grade grand champion: Kathleen Bellon

High school (combined) grand champion: Colin Norick

Reserve: Amanda Bevan

Demonstration

Third grade grand champion: Eric Miner, Ruder Elementary

Fourth grade grand champion: Chris Daenzer, Ruder Elementary

Reserve: Ashton Spalding, Ruder Elementary

Physical science

Third grade grand champion: Rafe Rusche, Glacier Gateway Elementary

Reserve: Lexi Wetzel, Glacier Gateway Elementary; Reed Wollenzien, Glacier Gateway Elementary

Fourth grade grand champion: Ilah McKenzie, Glacier Gateway Elementary; Kai Golan, Glacier Gateway Elementary

Reserve: Gabe Emond and Caleb Olson, Deer Park School; Sophia Robbins, Glacier Gateway Elementary

Fifth grade reserve: Cris Vigil, Ruder Elementary

Seventh grade grand champion: Aidan Jarvis

High school (combined) grand champion: Gabrielle Merrell