Sabot School’s values are reflected on our campus and in our learning every day across all ages, from age 2 to grade 8. As students mature and deepen their learning, year after year, opportunities for long-range, in-depth projects truly highlight the strength of our unique educational approach. Students WONDER by choosing thought-provoking subjects that hold meaning for them. They LEARN side-by-side with skilled teacher-researchers who guide them in researching, writing about, and presenting their topics. Students GROW by seeing the inquiry process through to completion, even when it gets tough. And CARE, of course, is emphasized through the tapestry of connections made along the way. Thank you to Eli, Jamie, and the other faculty and staff members who supported our students through these projects.
Recently, our students showcased their talents and hard work at two prestigious events: Virginia History Day (VHD) and the Virginia Junior Academy of Science (VJAS) Symposium. We are thrilled to share their achievements and celebrate their successes.
Virginia History Day is part of the broader National History Day (NHD) competition, with this year’s theme being "Turning Points in History." Our students excelled at the district level, with all seven participants advancing to the state level—an impressive feat given that only 6% of participants move on from regionals. The competition was fierce, but our students shone brightly, earning accolades for their outstanding historical research and presentations.
STATE LEVEL AWARD WINNERS:
Eve S : "Tipping Point: Mutually Assured Destruction and the Cuban Missile Crisis."
Eve won Second Place in her division in addition to the George C. Marshall Award. She will present her paper at the National level in June.
Congratulations to all our hard-working students who presented at the state level:
7th Graders: Pol, Eve D., Juliette, Kieden, and Lucy
8th Graders: Eve S. and Raymond
The Virginia Junior Academy of Science State Symposium is a highly competitive state-wide contest where students in Grades 7-12 submit research papers and present their findings to a panel of expert judges. This year, Sabot School students demonstrated exceptional scientific inquiry and creativity, securing top honors in various categories. The fact that our students took home so many awards at the state level makes it even more impressive.
INDIVIDUAL CATEGORY AWARD WINNERS:
SPECIAL AWARDS:
Eve and Ainsley: "The Effect of Different Activators on the Stretch of Slime"
Eve and Ainsley won the Joyce K. Peterson Award for Outstanding Research Project, given in honor of Joyce Peterson’s outstanding teaching legacy. Their project was recognized as the best project in the physical sciences, as well as best project overall.
Lucian P: "The Effect of Black-strap Molasses as a Foliar Fertilizer on the Propagation and Leaf Growth of the Critically Endangered Species Stachys matthewsii"
Lucian won the Gamma Sigma Delta Award, from the Virginia Tech Chapter of the Honor Society of Agriculture. This award is given to a student in recognition of excellence in research dealing with the application of new technologies and/or concepts in agriculture, forestry, or veterinary medicine.
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