| Biography |
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| My name is Molly Boyle and I am a Grade 8 student at Rothesay Park School. I have lived near Saint John, New Brunswick my whole life. I was on the Principal's List in Grades 6 and 7 and have received the Order of the Maple Leaf in five consecutive terms. I am a member of my school's leadership team, yearbook committee and play the flute in the school band. My interests are dancing, reading, playing the flute, spending time with my friends and travelling with my family. I started dancing when I was 4 years old. I have danced in The Nutcracker since I was 5 years old and danced the part of Clara in 2010 and 2011. I attended Canada's National Ballet School Summer Intensive Program in 2011. I was on the winning team at the 2012 All Science Challenge at UNB. I enjoy math and science and plan to pursue a career in engineering. |
| Molly Boyle
A Slippery Situation
| Challenge: | Innovation | | Category: | Junior | | Region: | Fundy | | City: | Rothesay, NB | | School: | Rothesay Park School | | Abstract: | Rosin is applied to the soles of ballet slippers to create more friction and reduce the risk of slipping and falling. I wanted to see if there was a common household item that could be used as a substitute for rosin. |
| Awards | Value | Excellence Award - Junior
Bronze Medal
Sponsor: Nuclear Waste Management Organization | $300.00 | Western University Scholarship
Bronze Medallist - $1000 Entrance Scholarship
Sponsor: Western University | $1 000.00 | | Total | $1 300.00 | |
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