1997 Category Winners in
Applied Mechanics/ Structures & Mechanisms/ Manufacturing

First Place: J0103

Barnes, Jeremy W. Grade 8, Los Angeles County
Tensile Strength of Composite Materials
Advisor: Mrs. Midge Kimble
School: Flintridge Preparatory School, La Canada Flintridge

Second Place: J0125

Hindinger, Ryan J. Grade 7, Los Angeles County
An Investigation into the Art of Late-Night Exterior Decoration of Domestic Property
Advisor: Dr. Thomas Petoskey
School: St. Anastasia Elementary School, Los Angeles

Third Place: J0139

Presley, Mary R. Grade 8, San Diego County
Building a Computer-Controlled Robotic Arm
Advisor: Mrs. Bobby Hirschkoff
School: Standley (William H.) Junior High School, San Diego

Honorable Mention: J0130

Leggio, Jeff A. Grade 8, Kern County
Low Tire Pressure: Its Effect On Rolling Resistance and Environmental Pollution
Advisor: Mr. William Plain
School: Fruitvale Junior High School, Bakersfield