Chirp Sheet
Singing the praises of our DCS students and staff 9-15/23
March 22, 2024
Davison students fare well at Flint Regional Science Fair
When it comes to conducting research and experiments, Kirk Hansen's students at Davison Middle School have the process down to a science. And the results from their projects submitted into the Flint Regional Science and Engineering Fair prove it.
Each year, students in Mr. Hansen's Honors Science class compete at the Fair, held last weekend at the University of Michigan-Flint. In addition to Hansen's students, his daughter, Anna Hansen, a freshman at Davison High School, also placed sixth overall and was the winner of a $100 award.
Below is the list of Davison Middle School students who placed or won awards and their projects:
- Abigail Hansen, 1st place, $400, Thermo Fisher Scientific Junior Innovators Challenge (JIC), Physical Sciences and Engineering, "Do more blades equal more power?"
- Elena Miller, 3rd place, $250, Thermo Fisher JIC, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Weed Killers: Wonderful or Wicked?"
- Anna Allswede, 3rd place, $250, Thermo Fisher JIC, Life Sciences, "What's the Buzz about Fruit Flies?"
- Rosealie Dewilde, 3rd place, $250, Thermo Fisher JIC, Life Sciences, "Oyster Mushrooms Hero or Zero?"
- Grace Miller, 3rd place, $250, Thermo Fisher JIC, Life Sciences, "Effectiveness of Disinfectants"
- Emily Blazen, 3rd place, $250, Thermo Fisher JIC, Physical Sciences and Engineering, "What Fibers are the Strongest?"
- Elliott Suchy, 3rd place, $250, Thermo Fisher JIC, Physical Sciences and Engineering, "Static electricity generator"
- Calvin Ferguson, 4th place, $200, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "UV got to protect your eyes"
- Lily Surface, 4th place, $200, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Surface Stains"
- Ethan Houser, 4th place, $200, Life Sciences, "How Natural Preservatives Affect Mold Growth?"
- Leocadia McNicol, 4th place, $200, Life Sciences, "Strawberry Counter Carriers"
- Lucy Warnke, 4th place, $200, Life Sciences, "Dye or Die?"
- Fisher McCann, 4th place, $200, Physical Sciences and Engineering, "Weighty Fuel"
- Madison Simpson, 4th place, $200 Physical Sciences and Engineering, "Laser Engraver vs. Dense Woods"
- Amelia Frontiera, 5th place, $100, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "How ripe is your apple?"
- Bronwyn Alvarado, 5th place, $100, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Something's Bugging Me... It's Our Water Quality!"
- Jaelynn Wallace, 5th place, $100, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "A Check Dam Competition"
- Aubrey Bowman, 5th place, $100, Life Sciences, "What antibacterial cleaners work the best?"
- Jade Wagner, 5th grade, $100, Life Sciences, "Growth Impact of Different Soils on Plants"
- Mason Stanek, 5th place, $100, Life Sciences, "I Wet My Plants"
- Brady Lang, 5th place, $100, Physical Sciences and Engineering, "Raised Seam vs Flat Seam Baseball Travel Distance"
- Nico Bufalini, 6th place, $50, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Toothpaste testing"
- Grant Red, 6th place, $50, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Under Pressure"
- Aaron Oskey, 6th place, $50, Life Sciences, "Tooth decay"
- Mason Mitchell, 6th place, $50, Physical Sciences and Engineering, "Man vs. Machine"
- Alex Hosang, 7th place, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Clorox vs Lysol"
- Austin Spodney, 7th place, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "What type of water is best for grass growth?"
- Avery Reece, 7th place, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "The 5-Second Rule"
- Dominic Rainwater, 7th place, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Soil effect on plant growth"
- Icelynn Ondrajka, 7th place, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "The Scorching Sciences"
- Killian Simpson, 7th place, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Which Type of Road Salt is the Most Effective?"
- Zoe Spicer, 7th grade, Earth / Environment / Chemical, "Sun Protection Showdown"
Research Fellows
- Lucas Slocum
- Ty Lewandowski
- Gavin Kidd
- Tobijah Rosa
- Madison Hanley
- Brandon Muller
- Darrick Bishop
- Elizabeth Shamel
- Alanah McCovery
- Olivia Prentice
- Landon Gartee
- Harrison Whitney
- Kadence Bryan
Honorable Mention
- Delaney Fultz
- Kyle Haynes
- Wyatt Cross
- Harlan Summers
- Tyler Ball
- Alexis Clardy
- Kalie Bryan
- Max Lewis
- Olivia Fess
- Ethan Boesler
- Kipton Henney
- Sawyer O'Brien
- Roland Monahan
- Jackson Desrochers
- Christos Jackson
- Christopher Peraino
- Ava Davis
- Hunter Schroeder-Seymour
- Max RuValcaba
- Chloe Bufford
- Avery Ehrmantraut
- Lauren Boesler
- Hailey Culbert
- Madisyn Markell
- Hudson White
- Kelsey James
- Diana Wolak
- Olivia Wilson
- Aiden Garris
- Ethan Miller
- Jessica Bogart
- Kadence Bryan
Special Prizes
- Lemelson Early Inventor Prize, Creating a promising solution to real-world problems - $100: Abigail Hansen
- US Navy Excellence in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math: Abigail Hansen
- Flint River Watershed Coalition; For enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations - Pass to Crossroads Village: Jaelynn Wallace
- Flint River Watershed Coalition; For enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations - Pass to Crossroads Village: Bronwyn Alvarado
- Flint River Watershed Coalition; For enabling stewardship of our water resources through scientific investigations - Pass to Crossroads Village: Elena Miller
- MIDHHS Explore Lab Science, 3rd Award Junior - For creativity and exploration in science - Medallion: Avery Ehrmantraut
- Ascension-Genesys Behavioral & Social Science: Kenna Acheff
- Ascension-Genesys Animal Science: Anna Allswede
- Ricoh Sustainable Development Award; For the outstanding project that addresses issues of environmental responsibility and sustainable development: Aiden Garris
- BOSCH Invented for Life - Bosch Power Tools Kit: Bronwyn Alvarado
- BOSCH Women in STEM - Bosch Power Tools Kit: Abigail Hansen
- U.S. Stockholm Junior Water Prize; Recognizing the best water-science projects - Nomination to state and national competition: Jaelynn Wallace
- Gupta Science Foundation. For the creative use of mathematics or medicine - $175: Elena Miller
Anna Hansen of Davison High School placed sixth overall at the Flint Regional Science Fair.
Abigail Hansen, first place winner, Davison Middle School.
Anna Allswede, third place winner, Davison Middle School.
Rosealie Dewilde, third place winner, Davison Middle School.
Grace Miller, third place winner, Davison Middle School.
Emily Blazen, third place winner, Davison Middle School.
Elliott Suchy, third place winner, Davison Middle School.
Vote! DHS student's design in the running for Crim T-shirt contest
Scarlett Verburg, a Davison High School senior and graphic design student, has been selected as a finalist for the Crim Festival of Races shirt design. You can place your vote by clicking on the link below. Scarlett's design is the first shirt pictured with the large building at the center.
Help DHS Environmental Club meet goal to plant 100 trees
Students from Davison High School's Environmental Club are partnering with the nonprofit organization Tree-Plenish to help make the community more sustainable. Club members plan to plant 100 saplings on May 4, 2024, to offset their school’s energy consumption from the past academic year.
You can help the cause by purchasing and planting your own trees to help students reach their goal. Saplings are $5. You can choose between Colorado Spruce, Downy Serviceberry and Eastern Redbud saplings.
Tree orders are due by April 4, 2024. Sapling Pick-up will be Saturday May 4, 2024, at DHS. (Time to be determined).
You can order directly from the link below.
Questions? Please contact Davison High School Teacher and Environmental Club co-sponsor Ms. Pam Ruggiero at pruggiero@davisonschools.org.
Tickets for DHS spring musical now on sale online and for reserved seating
New this year! Tickets for the Davison High School annual spring musical can now be purchased through an online site and they are for reserved seating, which means that you pick out your seats when you order tickets.
So now you won't have to get in line so early hoping to get a good seat, your seat will already be saved for you.
Students will be performing Mary Poppins, the Broadway Musical, at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18; 7 p.m. Friday, April 19 and 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20. Tickets are $12 each.
Order your tickets at the link below. Tickets can still be purchased by cash in the main office and at the door before the show.
DHS Auto program revs up for spring car show, skills competition
The 9th annual Davison High School Car Show and Student Skills Competition will take place 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, May 8. Students will once again have the chance to compete for thousands in scholarships from several trade school and technical colleges during the skills portion of the evening.
Cruisers with hot rods, classic cars, vintage vehicles and show cars are invited to participate in the car show, which is free to attend.
DHS/DAE Students of the Month for March
Congratulations to the following students from Davison High School and Davison Alternative Education selected as Students of the Month for March.
9th grade - Brianna Atkins
Nominated by: Mr. Brett Coron
Brianna is one of the most exceptional ninth graders that I've ever had the privilege to have in the classroom. She consistently demonstrates respect for her teachers and peers and sets a positive example for them every single day. Brianna has an unwavering commitment to doing the right thing by being prepared and following classroom procedures and expectations without prompting from Mr. Ragnone or me. Not only does Brianna excel in her behavior and character, but she also consistently surpasses expectations in her academic performance. Her contributions to our class greatly enhance the learning environment for both herself and her peers. Brianna is an outstanding student who deserves recognition as one of the best students that Davison High School has to offer.
10th grade - Cole Rogers
Nominated by: Mr. Mike Sullivan
Cole is an extremely hard worker who takes both school and athletics very seriously. He is always willing to help others and he is a great role model to his peers. He is a positive individual who stays away from putting others down. He is a great kid who is always a pleasure to have in class and on the football field.
11th grade - Keaston Rodriguez
Nominated by: Mrs. Mary Ann Stedry
Positivity doesn’t always refer to simply smiling and looking cheerful. Positivity is more about a person’s overall perspective on life. Keaston chooses to focus on all that is good in life and how he can make the world a better place for everyone. In his daily encounters he is continuously searching for the bright side and making the best out of any situation. He motivates those around him by offering a positive word of encouragement, lifting up other people when they are down. In the classroom he treats others with dignity and respect by listening to others' points of view without being judgmental or defensive if others disagree with him. He comes to class prepared, stays on task, is attentive and completes assignments on time.
12th grade: Alex Holmes
Nominated by: Mrs. Ruth Friske
Alex is an all around good person. I have often thought of him as the anchor of the class. We can always count on him to participate in class discussions, work with anyone, be kind (we have never heard him say an unkind word), be respectful, know what is going on, it doesn't matter what it is, you can trust and count on Alex. He is a natural leader. He has a great attitude and a refreshing mature perspective along with a magnetic and comforting demeanor. His work ethic is admirable. Another teacher told me that they never had Alex in class, but they knew who he was because when he walks down the hall he knows her name and says "Hi" to her every time. Alex deserves to be commended for not just being an all around good student, but for being a genuinely good human.
DAE: Cora Brewer
Nominated by: Mr. Scott Coffey
Cora comes to class every day and gives her best effort. She has succeeded in the classroom because she has put in the effort.
DMS names Students of the Month for February
Great job to the following Davison Middle School students named as Students of the Month for February.
7th Grade:
Caiden Abraham
Bowen Remillard
8th Grade:
Caroline Jenkins
Lily Woods
Hahn Heroes named for March
The following students have been selected at Hahn Heroes for the month of March. Students are nominated by their teachers for the award, given to students who consistently follow the Cardinal Code.
- Paige Oliver
- Raegan Dowdall
- Cayden Cornell
- Gentry Mills
- Amelia Anselmo
- Molly Berry
- Leah Heine
- E'Niyah Thomas
- April Psotka
- Lawson Griffin
- Elisha Hardwick
- Aubrey Trottey
- Caleb Shwabauer
- Kadee O'Connor
- Aliyah Culbert
- Lylah Blanchard
- Liam Yelle
- Kyra Reynolds
- Camden Travernier
- De'Mya Milton
- Kody Colley
DHS Key Club completes another community service project
The Davison High School Key Club collected numerous hygiene products (shampoo, conditioner, face wipes, soap, toothbrushes, toothpaste, disposable razors, feminine products, lip balm, deodorant and hairbrushes) that will be donated to Beauty for Ashes, a non- profit organization that ministers to women who are survivors of human trafficking and those at risk of sexual exploitation and addiction.
DHS construction trades student claims title of Shingles Champ!
Davison High School's construction trades class held its first annual shingle tournament last week. The students had to safely nail 11 nails into three shingles.
Forty students competed and the two fastest times competed last Friday for the finale and for ‘The Belt."
The two finalists were Danny Wolak at 28:85 seconds and Connor Murray with 31:55 seconds. And the winner was ... Connor Murray!!!!!
Reading Month
The DHS English Department decided to have an All-Read Day in English classes to celebrate March is Reading Month. Below, students in Mrs. Tracey Fowler's fourth hour class were encouraged to bring in blankets and snacks, to get cozy, and read for FUN!