Winners of the 2019 SAZACS NCW Illustrated Poem Contest

The 2019 National Chemistry Week Illustrated Poem Contest with the theme "Marvelous Metals" is now officially over. The Southern Arizona Section of ACS (SAZACS) received 78 entries in three age categories. The following students were recognized:

• Julia Ellersick (1st place in grades 3-5) from Innovation Academy
• Arabella Johnson (honorable mention in grades 3-5) from ACES
• Andrew Smith (1st place in grades 6-8) from Emily Gray JHS
• Andrew Ryan (honorable mention in grades 6-8) from Dove Mt CSTEM
• Aidan Roberts (1st place in grades 9-12) from Tanque Verde HS
• Brett Lewis (honorable mention 9-12) from Tanque Verde HS

First-place winners received $25.00 gift certificates from SAZACS, and their posters were submitted to the ACS National Competition.

Honorable mention awards consisted of $15.00 gift certificates.

All students who sent their work for the contest received certificates of participation.

Julia Ellersick - First Place - 3-5 Category

Andrew Ryan - Honorable Mention - 6-8 Category

Arabella Johnson - Honorable Mention - 3-5 Category

Aidan Roberts - First Place - 9-12 Category

Andrew Smith - First Place - 6-8 Category

Brett Lewis - Honorable Mention - 9-12 Category