And the Winner is...

CANNON COATS!!!!

Yes, he won the Okinawa District Science Fair!  His presentation and research on the effect of UVC light on E-coli blew them out of the water!  We are all so very, very proud of him.

There's our winner!

The District Science Fair was held on Kadena at the Community Center and displayed 85 entries from American elementary school students on the island.  Of the 85 entries, 50 of the boards were prepared by fifth graders so the awards were for 1st through 5th place.  But our Cannon took the top prize!  The judges were so impressed by him that one came up and asked for his picture with Cannon!  We have a celebrity!  After the winners were announced, the student had to tell everyone what their research was about and what they learned.  Here's what Cannon had to say:

Unfortunately, the winners were not even presented with a ribbon or a certificate from the District, which has me brooding.  I will correct that for Cannon, but the District will also be hearing from me on Monday...  Is this a commentary on the importance of science in our society?