Competition Tests Students’ Knowledge of Physics

Nearly 250 area students participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. The academic competition tested the high school students’ knowledge of physics and engineering through a series of quizzes and hands-on challenges. Students competed individually and in teams.

Dallas Schedheterly from Berwick High School came in first place in the individual competition. Kaleb Garringer, also from Berwick High School, came in second place. Keegan Napolitano from North Pocono High School came in third place. James Docolovitch from North Pocono High School won the Kane Scholarship of $1,500 to The University of Scranton for holding the highest quiz score of a participant who will attend the University in fall of 2019.

In the team competition, Berwick High School Team One placed first. Members of that team were: Hanako Ferro, Kaleb Garringer, Hannah Gizinski, Jarret Groshek, Griffin Keller, Ryan Kishbaugh, Henry Novicki and Jake Yacuboski. Delaware Valley High School came in second-place. Members of the team that placed second were: Richard Albanese, Michael Chapman, Nicholas Drago, Blake Gearhart, Nash Hamill, Noah Irgang and Christian Secular. Berwick High School team three placed third. Members of the third-place finishing team were: Mia Doll, Luis Donyre, Sydney Kimbell, Sydney Lloyd, Colt McAntich, Tim Moran, Gi Popko and Dallas Schedheterly. The coach of the Berwick teams was Matt Shrader and the coach of the Delaware Valley Team was Steve Rhule.

The competition was organized by the University’s Department of Physics and Electrical Engineering with the purpose of encouraging more students to pursue careers in physics and engineering.

Delaware Valley High School came in second place in the team competition of The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: University of Scranton Physics Instructor Nicholas Truncale, team coach Steve Rhule and Christian Secular. Second row: Richard Albanese, Nicholas Drago, Michael Chapman, Nash Hamill, Blake Gearhart and Noah Irgang.

Berwick High School team three placed third in the team competition of The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: University of Scranton Physics Instructor Nicholas Truncale, team coach Matt Shrader and Dallas Schedheterly (first place in individual competition). Second row: Mia Doll, Sydney Lloyd, Sydney Kimbell and Gi Popko. Third row: Colt McAntich, Tim Moran and Luis Donyre.

Participating Teams:

Berwick High School team two participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Matt Shrader and Aubree Strachko. Standing: Kayla McCreary, Kyler Hower, Karlea Allen, Mark McCracken, Megan Dalo and Jason Lin.

Berwick High School team four participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Matt Shrader and Maryanna Betterly. Second row: Emily Novicki, Marina Ferro and Emily Getty. Third row: Renny Murphy, Abi Calvert, Logan Witner and Jordan Kopac.

Berwick High School team four participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Mike Rochford and Gianna Miller. Second row: Hegan Caroll, Logan Noroski, Beni Contges, Dustin Peters, Mason Huntington, Dakota Welsh and Levi Seigfreid.

Carbondale Area High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Joseph Borosky and Stone Wormuth. Second row: Kristina Gorel, Dylan Rowland, Jonathon Pugliese, Estelle Fuller, Patrick Durkin, Annaliese Allen and Nicholas Vadella.

Dunmore High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Anthony Rennekamp and Kayleigh Carey. Second row: Gia Occhipinti, Greg McDade, Megan Pavlowski, Lee Weidow and Antoinette Cantarella. Third row: Kaylie Levinsky and Anthony Santarsiero.

Forest City Regional High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Dan Nebzydoski and Cameron Brucher. Second row: Elizabeth Mayers, Katie Nguyen, Riley O’Neill, Maggie Kowalewski and Katie Nebzydoski. Third row: Matthew Giles, Joshua Loysch and Blaise Albright.

Holy Cross High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Margaret Loughney and Olivia Zehel. Standing: Jacob Rasimovich, Matthew Herne, Declan Tokash, Eric Rine, Gianna Calciano, Joshua Walker and Carl Schuester.

Holy Cross High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Margaret Loughney and Ericka Pica. Standing: Hannah Carr, Kalley Kovaleski, Kaylee Magda, Ally Carter, Grace Okrepkie, Kiearra Saldi, Mia Sandy and Heather Bailey.

Honesdale High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Rebecca Kretschmer and Nate Mansfield. Second row: Jackie Burke, Brandon Lawson, Liam Carmody, Connor Eisele, Andrew LaTourette, Jacob Adams and Andrew DeFazio.

Mid Valley Secondary Center participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Richard Therkorn and Jacob Vituszynski. Second row: Mike Ly, Nick Ferretti, Sean MacCallum, John Piorkowski, Caleb Taber and Joshua Vituszynski.

North Pocono High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach John Croom and Mark Caputo. Second row: Kelsey Kline, Timothy Pickarski, Catherine Clancy, Ashley Santaniello, Nikhil Patel and James Docalovich (who won the Kane Scholarship of $1,500 to attend The University of Scranton).

North Pocono High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach John Croom and Stephen McNulty. Second row: Emily Rouse, Greg Duggan, Tobias Chalk, Ryan Deom, Petyon Roberts and Nicholas DeScipio.

North Pocono High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach John Croom and Connor Aversa. Second row: James Bianchi, Kelley Troutman, Dustin Moss, Keegan Napolitano (who came in third place in the individual competition) and Kathryn Purcell.

North Pocono High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach John Croom and Lia Fontanella. Second row: Kate Yanik, Anna Bajor, Peyton Sievers, Katana Evans, Shane Lamparter and Alexandra Matyjevich.

Scranton Preparatory School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach coach Paul Pearson and Sophia Dipaolo. Second row: Alana Simrell, Connor Chernesky, Cuong Nguyen and Daniel Zych. Third row: Ethan Tost, Brendan Braatz and Ryan Chan.

Scranton Preparatory School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Paul Pearson and Norman Kanavy. Standing: Katherine Dzwonczyk, Maureen Nole, Alex Strubek, Molly Harrison, Allen Papp, Maggie Martin, Amanda Kornutiak and Mia Gianello.

Scranton High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Lorraine Babarsky and Dan Acosta. Standing: Birendra Dhungel, Harsh Patel, Joseph Guido, Viraj Patel, Dan Aguliar, Diego Romero and Maulin Patel.

Scranton High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Lorraine Babarsky and Claire Dunleavy. Standing: Richard Rodriguez, Brandon Karp, Steven Paszek, Jacob Campbell and Aidan Jones.

Scranton High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Lorraine Babarsky and Hemil Ray. In row 2, from left are: Jeremiah Oakes, Alex Baress, Jonathan Yudhistira, Humphrey Mende and Neel Patel.

Sullivan High School South participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Michael Vogt and Anastasia Miller. Second row: Kirk Kleinsasser, Aaron Kinsey, Colton Ammerman and Cameron Fiester.

Susquehanna High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach John Salinkas and Kaylee Landry. In row 2, from left are: Eric Hall, Anakin Major, Rhiannon Potter, Michael Braun, Devon Dubanowitz and Emily Fremberg.

Wallenpaupak High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Ryan Neenan and Chris Higgins. Second row: Anthony Delvillar, Angela Hussung, Wes Conklin, Luqi Zhao, Tom Lane and Tyler Wirth.

West Scranton High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Scott Dustman and Joe Rutkowski. Second row: Adam Mehall, Ryan Corser, Samuel Goncalves, Isaiah Jolly, Evan Krysko and Brenda Sodani.

West Scranton High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Scott Dustman and Adam Sprague. Second row: Jake Butka, Milagros Cervantes, Bailey Loureiro, Austin Sowka, John Bugiada and Emilia Doda.

Wyoming Area High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach David Pizano and Bayli Grossi. Second row: Michael Remley, Nicholas Perry, Aleah Kranson, Michael Abromovage and Jacob Butwin.

Wyoming Area High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach David Pizano and Jeremy Harman. Second row: Katherine Pepe, Ryan Gatto, Stephanie Palovchak, Abigail Kolessar and William Fauntleroy.

Wyoming Area High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach David Pizano and Joshua Cheetham. Second row: Nicholas Katulka, Noah Gresh, Roberta Papa, Kenneth Remus and Tyler Martin.

Wyoming Valley West High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Edward Groth and Donjeta Ahmetaj. Second row: Andrea Shaw, Zach Brandreth, Gabe Stiles, Matt Nogin, Eric Lawson and Jake Shusta.

Wyoming Valley West High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Edward Groth and Emily Latoski. Second row: Brooke Taylor, Ian Cavalari, Alexis Dubois, Andrew Fuller and Molly Thornton. Third row: Matt Stoodley and Chris Stoodley.

Wyoming Valley West High School participated in The University of Scranton’s annual Hayes Family Science Competition for High School Physics and Engineering Students. Seated, from left: Nicholas Truncale, faculty specialist of physics and electrical engineering at the University; coach Edward Groth and Rina Tsioles. Second row: Sydney Rusneck, Amerah Laban and Michala Dennis. Third row: Brendan Woods, Chloe Pisack, Brandon Richie and Anthony Berrini.