Inspired by Discovery Channel’s “Mythbusters,” The University of Scranton’s 13th annual Kane Competition for high school students challenged more than 200 students from 16 area high schools to use physics to test – or bust – myths. Among the myths tested were if a lead balloon could fly and if a needle could be thrown through a glass pane without shattering it.
The annual Kane Competition tests high school students’ knowledge of physics and engineering through a series of quizzes and interactive challenges. Students competed individually and in teams.
Pictured (L-R) is the Susquehanna Community High School Team 1: seated- University of Scranton Physics Instructor Nicholas Truncale, advisor John Salinkas, Alyssa Hubal; standing - Cori Glidden, Dylan Roe, Rachel Serfilippi.
Sajad Delawar from Scranton High School came in first place in the individual competition. Kyle Cruser from Dunmore High School came in second place, and Hongyang Lou, Scranton Prep came in third place. Teams from North Pocono High School placed first and second in the team competition. A team from Wyoming Area High School placed third.
Pictured (L-R) is the Susquehanna Community High School Team 2: seated - University of Scranton Physics Instructor Nicholas Truncale, advisor John Salinkas, Alyssa Rockwell; standing - Benny Kane, Dan Braun, Baily Barnes.
The competition is organized by the University’s Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering with the purpose of encouraging more students to pursue careers in physics and engineering. The Kane Competition is supported by the Joseph Kane Estate, the University’s Financial Aid Office and Physics and Electrical Engineering Department, and students in the University’s physics and electrical engineering program.
Following is The Susquehanna Community High School Honor Roll for the 4th Marking Period of the 2015-16 school year.
Highest Honors 93 -100
12th Grade – Daniel Braun, Breanna Bushong, Zachary Collins, Brandon Ferrante, Cori Glidden, Kaitlyn Gow, Miranda Groover, Alyssa Hubal, Kendra Papocchia, Michael Pelicci, Miranda Rhone, Nicole Sherman, Lewis Sparks, Alyssa Sweeney, Kayla Wayman.
11th Grade – Hannah Day, Garret Grausgruber, Evan Haley, Jessica Lamb, Saige Perry, Alexandria Warring.
10th Grade – Isabella Abruzzo, Emily Frye, Bridget Iveson, Kaylin Trynoski, Stephen Vivona, Skyla Wilson.
9th Grade – Angel Bieloski, Michael Braun, Devon Dubanowitz, Emily Fremberg, Lia Heath, Kaylee Landry, Bethany Maby, Rhiannon Potter, Adam Rockwell, Chloe Tinklepaugh.
8th Grade – Carson Beamer, Jaycie Conklin, Rachel Day, Mackenzie Heath, Taylor Huyck, Jonathan Jenkins, Shania Megivern, Geena Miller, Airyll Rockwell, Mackenzie Steele, Kailye Towner, Meaghan Towner.
7th Grade – Cortney Bennett, Austin Gow, Ella Hansen, Sophie Lawrenson.
Honor Roll 90-92.99
12th Grade - Henry Ainey, Baily Barnes, Gabrielle Cina, James Cottrell, Donna Jo Decker, Joseph Sandfort, Rachel Serfilippi, Dylan Stout.
11th Grade – Madison Canfield, Skyler Voege, Taylor Williams, Kathryn Woodruff.
10th Grade – Chelsea Bush, Kendra Colwell, Elizabeth Delaney, Marisa Kenny, Alexander McHugh, Tristan Megivern, Madisson Stanford, Nicholas Wayman.
9th Grade – Ryan Carmody, Cierra Cotter, Cheyenne Kelley, Cody MacDonald, William Perry, Benjamin Prentice, McKenzie Rhone, Canyon Stone.
8th Grade – Paetan Benson, Jakub Tomczyk, Samantha Voege.
7th Grade – Gavin Baker, Dalton Crowley, JD Heckman, Kyleigh Jones, James Paynter, Kevin Tross.
Merit Roll 85-89.99
12th Grade – Haley Aldrich, Abby Burdick, Sean Elliott, Brandon Gow, Ashley Hallisey, Allison Hampton, Benedict Kane, Ashley Meck, Codi O’Dell.
11th Grade – Taylor Bennett, Brittany Burlingame, Slone Chandler, Holly Christensen, Angelica DeLong, Briana Ferrante, Lacee Hodge, Lauren Meszaros, Robert Murphy, Shayna Slocum, Lauren Soden, Amy Zebrowski.
10th Grade – Alexis Beach, Faith Benedict, Travis Craig, Emily Lawrenson, Eric Lee, Lucas Marco, Jake Peters, Kelsey Swartz.
9th Grade – Christopher Ayres, Justin Belvedere, Angela Bianco, Mercedes Crowley, Dallas Cude, Garrison Kiernan, Jordan King, Payton Rhone, Kevin Silfee, Mackenzie Smith, Nicole Swanson, Jessica Teribury, Ashley Wallace, Cameron Wasko, MacKenzie Williams.
8th Grade – Nichole Anthony, Ryan Armitage, Harlee Burns, Selena Chandler, Victoria Craig, Dylan Crawford, Samantha Fox, Catherine Hugaboom, Alexis Macazan, Jazmyn Miller, Alyssa Monks, Matthew Phillips, Dakota Sanders, Alexandrea Seaman, Emily Seman, Alecia Towner, Kelsey Treible, Brianna Wallace.
7th Grade – Rachel Ballard, John Barry, Devyn Benson, Caleigh Carrillo, Zachary Consla, Emily DeVries, Garrett Decker, Jacob Downton, Jasmine Funk, Jenna Krall, Joseph Murphy, Cody Orner, Leah Place, Rachel Rockwell, Emily Sheldon, Cole Soden, Elizabeth Stewart, Robert Wolf
