1996 Category Winners in
Chemistry

First Place: J0406

Carr, Micheal M. Grade 7, Kern County
The Condition of Drinking Water in Our Schools
Advisor: Ms. Myrym MacGregor
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield

Second Place: J0424

Minassian, Caroline S. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Separation of Colors in Dyes Using Simple Chromatography Technique
Advisor: Mr. Said Pariranden
School: Pilibos (Alex) Armenian School, Los Angeles

Third Place: J0403

Barile, Stephane C. Grade 7, San Mateo County
Up In Smoke! How Fabrics We Wear React to a Burning Cigarette. Does Fire Retardant Alter the Flammability of these Fabri
Advisor: Mrs. Lucille Uldrick
School: Notre Dame Elementary School, Belmont

Honorable Mention: J0418

Keim, Billy C. Grade 8, Orange County
The Salinity in Soil Amendments
Advisor: Mr. John Resser
School: Shorecliffs Middle School, San Clemente