Seniors
Marysa Colvin
Marysa Colvin, daughter of Lisa and Corey Brown, is currently a Senior at Hudson Falls High School, and is in her second year in the Science Research Program. Marysa is a student participating in the High School's Band and National Honors Society. In her free time, she enjoys reading. She is currently conducting her research entitled "Maladaptive Daydreaming and it's effect on executive functioning in adolescence." She became interested in this topic after stumbling upon an introduction video, and relating highly to those living with Maladaptive Daydreaming.
Lucy Ray
Lucy Ray, daughter of Brandie and Kenneth Ray (Jr.) is a Senior at Hudson Falls High School and currently in her second year of the science research program. She is involved in choir, drama club, and excels in each of her classes. In her free time, she is part of a dance team, and is part of a local equestrian circle, riding casually. She plans on attending college out of state, preferably somewhere warmer. Lucy is currently conducting her research called “Sensory stimulation as an academic intervention in high school students.” She became interested in the topic after discovering that she has ADHD, and the effects it may have on students in a classroom setting.
Paul Shannon
Paul Shannon, son of Lisa and Paul Shannon, is currently a Senior at Hudson Falls High School. He is in his second year of the Science Research program. He is a member of the Sandy Hill chapter of the National Honor Society, and he is currently volunteering with a non-profit organization by the name of ENGin, which aims to connect Ukrainian youth (ages 10-35) with native English speakers for accessible online conversation practice and cross-cultural connection. Currently, he is conducting his research entitled “The phytoremediation potential of the common water hyacinth (E. crassipes) on an artificially grown harmful algal bloom (HAB) utilizing a constructed wetland model”. He became interested in this topic following local observation of a series of extensive algal blooms, as well as a multitude of the possible adverse effects they can pose.