Simi Valley Eighth Grader Wins Science Fair Gold Medal
Posted by Liz Cutler Gates on May 26, 2009
News comes from the Grace Brethren Schools, Simi Valley, Calif.: Cory Edwards, an eighth grader at Grace Brethren Junior High School, has won the gold medal from the prestigious Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Annual Science Fair. Below is an interview with Cory from the school’s website. To see more photos, click here.
Cory, What was your motivation to put such an award winning project together? “I enjoy the world of science; I wanted to create a project on Natural Energy, so my motivation was to be successful in what I do in the eyes of my parent’s, teachers, & friends and above all my God.”
What do you think set your project apart from the others? “I went there to win. I have been raised to strive for success, to go above and beyond. For three months I put together the most efficient board, log book, & charts with incredible amount of data and I believe the judges could see the amount of hard work I put into this award winning project.”
Is it important to you that your work be recognized in this way? “This is extremely important to me all the hard work the weekends and days I spent on this project have paid off. I never gave up I never took short cuts I kept going and going and from my work I was proudly was awarded.”
What other thoughts would you like to share with the Grace Brethren community and readers in the public?” This wasn’t no stroll in the park let me tell you that. It was very difficult to endure all the stress and hardships but just as I said it all paid off. I couldn’t explain the feeling I had when I received the medal I was proud of what I have achieved I have been blessed with an incredible talent of science and speaking used in my presentation. I wonder every day why God gave me these talents but I believe it is for times like these I can express these talents. I would like to thank Mrs. Howard the Grace Brethren teachers and administration and friends for there large amount of support and help from all of you thank you and God bless you.”
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Congratulations Cory,keep up the hard work!! As you said, it does pay off and it is one more thing you can give glory to God, who created you and gave you these special talents.