James, son of Tennille Sanders, is a Junior at Hudson Falls High School, and is in his first year of the Science Research Program. His current topic is “What CRISPR delivery method is the most efficient and has the least adverse effects?” James enjoys listening to music and spending time with friends and family.
Ava Ray, daughter of Brandie Ray and Kenneth Ray Jr, is a Junior at Hudson Falls High School, and is in her second year of the Science Research Program. She is a member of the Specialty team at Bolton Dance Academy and the co-choreographer of the Hudson Falls High School musical, Mean Girls. In her free time she enjoys reading, cuddling with her cats, baking, and hanging out with friends. Her current topic is “The Changes in Self-Esteem During Social Interactions between Narcissistic Personality Disorder and Avoidant Personality Disorder.”
Lydia Rivers, daughter of Justin and Stephanie Rivers, is a Junior at Hudson Falls High School, and is in her first year of the Science Research Program. She plays the clarinet and studies singing outside of school. In her free time she loves going to church and hanging out with family and friends. Her current topic is “What is the effect of individual improvisational music therapy on depression in adolescents?”
Jonathan Zeno, son of Jason and Kate Zeno, is a Junior at Hudson Falls High School, and is in his second year of the science research program. He participates in football, indoor track, and baseball. Outside of school he likes to watch sports, spend time with family, and play videogames. His current topic is “Calculating the occurrence rate of exoplanets orbiting a spectral M-type star.”