Benjamin Logan Students Advance to Regional Science Day After Strong Showing at Local Competition

BELLEFONTAINE, OH — Benjamin Logan High School hosted its annual Local Science Day on February 3, 2026, showcasing 18 student-led research projects. By the conclusion of the event, 10 projects earned the prestigious “Superior” rating, qualifying those students to compete at the Regional Science Day held at Ohio Northern University on March 21, 2026.

“These students have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their research,” said Spencer Reames, Benjamin Logan High School science teacher.

The projects receiving Superior ratings were:

• Osmosis with Eggs: Gavin Riedmiller and Carter Fay
• Slime Mold: The Natural Problem Solver: Lucy Johns and Ella Stoodt
• Nature’s Digesters: Comparing Enzymes in Fruit: Bella Hughes and Belen Palmer
• Assessing Levels of Bacteria on Commonly Used Public School Surfaces: Penelope Elliott
• The Color Preference of Honey Bees: Lottie Bodin
• Comparison of Lakes to Trout Streams: Georgia Daniels and Autumn Cline
• The Effect of Yeast Cell Concentrations on Bread Dough Rise: Gwendolyn Smith
• Antibacterial Properties of Central Ohio Woodland Flora: Junah Tingley
• Portable Non-Electric Record Player: Trina Smith
• The Biological and Chemical Assessment of the Mad River Over Eight Years: Winnie Bodin

The following students were recognized with Superior ratings and special awards for their outstanding scientific inquiry:

• Lottie Bodin: 1st Place General Biology Award
• Lucy Johns and Ella Stoodt: 2nd Place General Biology Award
• Penelope Elliott: Mary Rutan Award
• Junah Tingley: 1st Place Microbiology Award
• Winnie Bodin: 1st Place Environmental Award