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Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards

Five high school students have been recognized for their outstanding achievements.

Dr. Alvarez presented Rye Recognition of Excellence Awards to five Rye High School students who have excelled in the area of science. Four students earned medals at the New York State Science Olympiad's Lower Hudson Regional Competition held at Byram Hills High School on February 9, when science research students throughout the area competed against one another for honors based on their work. Seniors Cristina Buenahora and Miranda Van Dijk earned first place in the Write It/Do It Event, while juniorReetish Kapoor and senior Thomas White placed fifth in the Robotics Event. 

Olivia Iles, a junior, received a third place award at the Regeneron - Westchester Science and Engineering Fair (WESEF) for her project on synesthesia in the category of behavioral science. The event was held in early March and featured the research projects of 350 students from 33 Westchester and Putnam County high schools. 

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