Students from Bedford recently took part in Bedford 2020 the 2015-2016 Greenlight Award Competition Round 1 Finalists. Seven teams from the middle school category, and 12 from the high school category presented a wide variety of "big green ideas" to address climate change and protect natural resources before a panel of expert at Fox Lane High School.
"This was a fantastic event," Greenlight Award judge Anthony Patierno said. "It was truly inspirational, and a clear sign that when we give our students a chance to explore real problems, they will amaze us."
Four middle schools and five high schools were picked to move on to round two of the competition including:
Middle School Finalists:
- Aquaponic Farming by Harrison Konopka, Rahul Menon, and Ian Delannes-Molka (grade 7) – demonstration of a closed-loop system and food production at Fox Lane Middle School.
- Campsite Cleanings by Eugenia Kaltsas (grade 6) – change behavior of visitors to reduce litter at Ward Pound Ridge Reservation.
- Fox Lane Ride Share Bank by Jackson Lawrence (grade 6) – encourage carpooling among FLMS families.
- Here comes the Sun by Asa Friedrich (grade 8) – design and pilot solar paneled bus shelter at FLMS.
High School Finalists :
- Energy Efficient Lighting by Maya Koneval, Jesse Hoagland and Sajay Srivastava (grade 12) – make recommendations to improve energy efficiency at FLHS.
- Fox Lane Food Fair by Megan Bartley (grade 12) – hold pilot event to educate community about local food choices.
- Labeling & Greater Diversity in Waste Disposal Choices in Schools by George Quinn (grade 9) – pilot labeling program at FLHS to increase recycling.
- Making Electronic Benefits Transfer Available for Use at a Local Farmers Market by Michelle Paolicelli and Kathryn Tortorella (grade 10) – pilot food justice program at Mount Kisco Farmer’s Market School.
- Composting by Jessica Smith (grade 12) – pilot composting program at FLHS.
The winning student or student team will receive a scholarship award of $500 and The Greenlight Award.
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