Ross Pownell, a Pendleton County Middle School student, was awarded first place in the animal science division at the Regional Science Fair held Feb. 5 at the Ranson Civic Center in Ranson. His project, “EggSEALANT: The Effect of Applied Eggshell Coatings on Preventing Egg Weight Loss During Storage,” stood out among 60 middle school projects across 12 divisions. The fair represents students from Berkely, Grant, Hampshire, Hardy, Jefferson, Mineral, Morgan, and Pendleton counties, including participants from the WV School for Deaf and Blind. This achievement highlights Pownell’s dedication and scientific skills. In March, he presents his project at the State Science Fair.
