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Show V planations of the project had to be so that it was easily understood by anyone walking through the exn hibit. A explanation of the project had to be sent to the international fair organizers before the competition. type-writte- IT WAS doubtful that the petri dishes Mike used for the local science fairs would be suitable for shipping to Columbus. Michael contacted Dr. Adams and Mr. Oberg at Weber State College about using their photography equipment to prepare colored pictures of the petri dish bacteria growths. These men were very helpful. MAVE YdPU TMEEUP ... recently-conclude- By DONETA GATHERUM LAYTON Is the water in Laytons mountain streams fit to use? What pollution exists in our water? Who causes water pollution in the local watersheds? ANYONE WANTING to know the answers to these important questions should contact Michael Gedris who just returned home from the International Science and Engineering Fair that was held in Columbus, Ohio. May Since January, Michael has been studying five streams that flow through the Layton foothills. He has accurate and complete records of the fecal defilement in the water. His science project entitled Fecal Defilement-Wh- os the Culprit? was so good that it entitled Michael to attend the International Science and Engineering Fair. This is probably the first time a 9th grade student from Central Davis received this recognition. 7-- UM attibAMKIES MR. JARMAN, the father of a Utah student who attended the International Fair, rented a trailer and transported Michaels d exhibit to Columbus. Michael Gedris, now a 9th grade graduate from Central Davis Junior High School in Layton, was possibly the first junior high school students attending the International Science Fair. 2-DMD- WIIXIEK MACHIM Ohio. SCIENCE FAIR CHAMP mm TTDH1E Family involvement was a necessity. Michaels parents, William and Carolyn Gedris, donated many hours assisting in the preparation of the project that had to be crated and packed for shipment to ul d You have the personal toueh of a well-packe- reporting at the District science fair held at Clearfield High School. He also received the American Socieaward. ty of micro-biolog- y At the Northern Utah Regional science fair held at Weber State College, Michaels water sampling project took a trophy in the Junior fair and a first place in microbiology in the senior fair. He received the U.S. Army award and the American Society for Microbiology award. THE FIRST place on a district level qualified Michael to compete in the International Science and Engineering Fair that was held in Columbus, Ohio. Some changes had to be made in the physical appearance of Mikes science fair project before it could be exhibited in Columbus. Cardboard backing had to be replaced with sturdy wood boards. All ex The trip to Ohio had to be financed by the Gedris family. Contributions came from the Davis Academy and the faculty and at Central Davis. hometown community bank with the BARNES proven record of personal service. Now you can bank 24 hours a day at our machine as wTell as any llandiltank or Plus System location across the nation. If you dont already have an access card, WAS ALL the weeks of worth worth while? Michael says yes." He had the experience of finding out what international competition is all about. There were no levels at the large science fair. Michael was competing against seniors who had worked up to three years refining come their research project. Mikes advise to students who are interested in developing good science fair projects is to start early. Make the exhibit format up to international competition level in the beginning. This will save many hours of work when time is limited, dmg in apply today. . . . 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