Vashon High School is proud to announce that our talented ninth-grade scholars earned 1st and 2nd Place at the 2025 Academy of Science – St. Louis K–12 Regional Science Fair—one of the largest and most respected free science fairs in the country.

🥇 1st Place – Desalination Water Device (8th Hour)

• Kyrell Seddens

• Antwan Bolton

• LeMashay Johnson

• Jashawn Bradley

These students were also recognized with the prestigious Bayer Top Young Scientists Award for their innovation and scientific excellence in addressing real-world environmental issues.

🥈 2nd Place – Roller Coaster Project (4th Hour)

• Azavia Thomas

• Damoria Cook

• Dariona Smith

• Kevin Crawford

Their creative approach to physics and engineering through roller coaster design earned them high praise and Red Ribbon Certificates for remarkable science inquiry.

Congratulations to all of our Vashon students for their outstanding accomplishments. Your hard work, teamwork, and passion for discovery make us #SLPSProud! Special thanks to their teacher, Ms. Rhea Willis!