PJAS Regional Competition Results

Central Catholic had one of their best showings at the Pennsylvania Junior Academy of Science Regional Competition on Saturday, February 3!

At this annual competition, students present a variety of independent scientific research projects to a panel of experts. This year, students received fourteen first place awards and three second place awards, along with four special awards.

Congratulations to all PJAS students and coaches Mr. Krotec and Mrs. Neiderlander!

First Place

Jordan Coco, '24
Ethan Vitale, '24
Brian Lemon, '26
Andrew Povyshev, '26
Nathan Tamarree, '26
Andrew Carroll, '27
Jack Duch, '27
Alexander Koes, '27
Luke Radkowski, '27
James Raynak, '27
Samuel Rush, '27
Kolbe Schorr, '27
Nate Tunno, '27
Max Wisnik, '27

Second Place

Zach Moats, '25
Alex Donihi, '26
Evan Gill, '27

Special Awards

Jordan Coco, '24 - American Chemical Society Award of Excellence
Ethan Vitale, '24 - Sister Maze Award and received a Perfect Score
Brian Lemon, '26 - American Vacuum Society Excellence Award in Physics
Andrew Carroll, '27 - Directors Award for Botany

Honorary Vikings

Lan (Anna) Nguyen, Oakland Catholic High School Class of '24
Adelaide Kreutel, Oakland Catholic High School Class of '25 - American Chemical Society Award