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Five Hillcrest Huskies Earn Top Marks at U of U Science, Engineering Fair

At a time when so much hangs on the promise of science, these Hillcrest High students give us cause for hope.

Five Hillcrest students claimed podium finishes in the 2020 University of Utah Science and Engineering Fair, an event that was scaled back to include only the Senior Division due to mounting concerns over the COVID-19 outbreak. Faced with a directive to avoid mass gatherings and practice social distancing, event organizers postponed the Elementary and Junior divisions until May 18-20. SmallZhange

But that didn’t diminish the excitement for the Huskies who, in the head-to-head regional competition with their high school-aged peers, won several top prizes and sponsored awards. Additionally, Wentao Zhang qualified to be an Observer for the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair for his project, “Building Air Quality Predictions With Machine Learning Techniques.”

Students from seven school districts and schools under the umbrella of the Salt Lake Catholic Diocese competed at the event.  

Let’s hear it for these future inventors, seekers of cures, and fighters of disease.

2020 Regional Science and Engineering Fair Winners
Warren Ellsworth, Hillcrest High, First Place, Civil & Environmental Engineering
Diana Alzen, Hillcrest High, Second Place, Chemistry
Wentao Zhang, Hillcrest High, Second Place, Earth & Environmental Science
Wensen Zhang, Hillcrest High, Fourth Place, Electrical & Computer Science Engineering
Matthew Simmons, Hillcrest High, Fourth Place, Materials & Biomedical Engineering

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Lucie Chamberlain

Alta View Elementary

If a movie about super teachers were ever made, Lucie Chamberlain would be a prime candidate for a leading role. Fortunately for her kindergarten students at Alta View Elementary, she already thrives in a supporting role for them. Parents thank her for being a “super teacher.” She is also described as an “amazing colleague.” Whether students need help in the classroom or from home while sick, Lucie goes above and beyond to help them learn, overcome fears, and feel important and cared for. Lucie is the reason a number of kids went from hating school to loving it, according to parents. The way she exudes patience, sweetness, positive energy, and love for her students with special needs melts is appreciated and admired. One parent noted: “Both my kids wish she could be their teacher forever.” Another added:  “She treats every student like their learning and their feelings are her priority.” Super teacher, indeed!

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