Which Burger Rots the Fastest? St. Christina Announces Science Fair Winners

CHICAGO, IL -- If you want to know which laundry detergent will get rid of stains the best, ask Natalie Swanson and Gabi Hernandez. The eighth-graders took first place in St. Christina School’s Science Fair on Monday.

The judging panel, comprised of educators from local high schools, selected the following winners:

1st Place: Which detergent will get rid of stains the best? Natalie Swanson and Gabi Hernandez (top, left)

2nd Place: What kind of salt melts ice the fastest? Brian Lacey (top, right) and John Perovic

3rd Place: Which type of hay produces the best type of fertilizer for plants to grow in? Sydney Affolter and Emily Martin (right, middle)

4th Place: Which drink is best for body recovery after physical activity? Sasha Anoshenko (pictured with Principal Mary Stokes)

The following students received honorable mentions (bottom, left):

Does color affect the taste of food? Brendan Gleeson and John Hosty
Which kills more bacteria-hand sanitizer or soap? Dan Dwyer
Which disinfectant spray kills the most bacteria? Maggie Hynes
How does the size of a soccer ball affect its kicking distance? Abigail Grobarcik and Julia McKee
Which burger will rot the fastest? Jane Hynes
How does caffeine affect the heart rate of people of different ages? McKenzie Stack
Does filtered water feed plants better than rain water? Liam McKillop and Justin Lynch
Which liquid evaporates the fastest? Natalie Wagner and Jessica Ziemann
How does storage temperature affect an orange’s acidity? Thomas Brosius
What is the most efficient lighting? Matt Ethell and Vincent Vaclavik

Located at 3333 W. 110th Street in Chicago, St. Christina Catholic School combines innovate teaching and academics with the best of a traditional Catholic education. For more information, please call the school at 773-445-2969.