Seniors

Kloe Duke

Kloe Duke, daughter of Karrie and Darrin Duke, is a Senior at Hudson Falls High School, and is in her third and  final year of the Science Research Program. In school, she drums for the concert and jazz bands, and is a active member in NHS and SNHS. In her free time, she enjoys painting,  drawing, photography, and being outdoors. Her research is   titled “Impact of Different Copper Compounds and Concentrations on the Filamentous Growth of Saccharomyces cerevisiae.”  

College Plans: SUNY ESF;  Majoring in Biotechnology 

Alyssa Harper

Alyssa Harper, daughter of Donna Harper and Greg Harper, is a Senior at Hudson falls high school, and she is in her second  year of the Science Research Program. She does competitive swim for school and Glens Falls Flyers and also dances at Bolton Dance Academy. In her free time she enjoys reading and watching hockey. She also does key club and enjoys helping out her community. She is researching the “Correlation of Radon Awareness to Participant Age .”

College Plans: Cedar Crest College; Majoring in Nursing

Karrigan Kipp

Karrigan Kipp, daughter of Karyn Kipp and Brian LeBarron, is in her Senior year at Hudson Falls High School and in her third year in the Science Research Program. She enjoys sleeping in her free time along with meditation. She also can eat an entire dominos pizza in one sitting. She has been involved with the competitive cheerleading team since 8th grade. Senior year, she became a 3 season athlete by competing in outdoor track. Her research is entitled, ¨Effect of Hip Flexor Strength and Flexibility on Toe-Touch Jump in High School Cheerleaders.¨

College Plans: SUNY Adirondack; Majoring in Business

Emma Sesselman

Emma Sesselman, daughter of Chad and Denise Sesselman, is a Senior at Hudson Falls High School and in her final year of the Science Research program. Alongside her passion for Science, she is also the Stage Manager and President of the Drama Club and a member of the Choirliers. She is a member of the NHS and SNHS programs and competes in Quizbowl in the winter. She is researching “The Effects of Blue Light Intensity on Anthocyanin Accumulation” and hopes to continue her studies in college come next fall.