Deer Path Students 'Get Excited About Science'

Science can be a tough subject to learn but Steve Belliveau, the “getting excited about science” assembly leader makes science fun and understandable.

Students at were full of energy and knowledge Thursday evening, cheering out of excitement and raising their hands to answer questions posed by Belliveau.

In an effort to promote science, the organized and hosted the second science fair for Deer Path students.

Belliveau performs science demonstrations and experiments several weeks before the science fair to get students excited to participate during a school assembly.

Students had the choice to work alone or with siblings or friends to put their science project together.

“This year Liz Greenhill has done a tremendous job coordinating and has seen the number of participants grow,” Lisa Stiegman, Deer Path PTO co-president said.

Last year, 51 students participated in the science fair and has more than doubled this year, with 119 students involved, Principal Thom Gippert said.

Greenhill, who coordinated the event for a second year, said the science fair wouldn’t be possible “without support of parents and teachers at the school.”

Leanne Schmidt, PTO co-president said a group of parents had the idea about starting up a science fair for students. She said it was more than 70 science projects this year and hopes for more involvement in the coming years.

Belliveau's show aims to "inspire students to get involved in science themselves."

"Fundraising continues to be critical for the PTO so that we can provide opportunities like this," Stiegman said.