Six students from St. Joseph Catholic School won awards at the USC's Central South Carolina 50th Annual Region II Science & Engineering Fair. The group of fifth and sixth grade students competed against students from nine counties in central SC.

The following St. Joseph students were named winners at the award ceremony held April 4, at USC's Koger Center for the Arts:

Carrie McIntosh

Honorable Mention in Physics; Honorable Mention Region II Grand Awards Junior Division; Discovery Young Science Challenge National Nominee 2006; Central South Carolina Outstanding Achievement Award Best 15 of all sixth grade projects for "Spinning in Circles-The Physics of Motion as and ice Skater Spins."

Jackie McSorley

Central South Carolina Outstanding Achievement Award Best 15 of all sixth grade projects for "Brush and Chew - They're Both Good For You."

Kate Tringali

Third Place in Chemistry USC Sumter Outstanding Achievement in Earth and Physical Science; Central South Carolina Outstanding Achievement Award Best 15 of all sixth-grade projects for "How Strong is Your Hair: Does Dyeing your Hair Make It Weaker?"

Haley Claffy

Honorable Mention in General Science; Discovery Young Science Challenge National Nominee 2006; Central South Carolina Outstanding Achievement Award Best 15 of all fifth- grade projects for "Fun With The Sun."

Kelsey Leonard

Central South Carolina Outstanding Achievement Award Best 15 of all fifth grade projects for "The Salty Conclusion."

James Masek

Discovery Young Science Challenge National Nominee 2006; Central South Carolina Outstanding Achievement Award Best 15 of all fifth grade projects for "The Effect of Microwaves on the Germination of Radish Seeds."

St. Joseph Catholic School's lived philosophy reflects a community of faith that exists to spread the message of Jesus Christ by word and example. St. Joseph Catholic School fosters personal and academic growth and development. These experiences help children grow into mature Christians. The school community serves the students, faculty, staff, parents, parish and local community.