Carpe Diem was the motto for Friendswood Junior High scientists when they competed recently at the Galveston Science Fair. According to science teacher Suzanne Humble Davies, they successfully seized the day and many awards.

In Behavioral Science, Hannah Zawila won third place ($15).

In Environmental Sciences Jamie McCoullough won first place ($50).

Michael Laitkep won 1st place ($50) in Botany.

In the category of Zoology, Nader Asgari-Tari won first place ($50) and Gaby Quintana won second place ($25).

Brady Wells won first place ($50) and Jacob Gruener received Honorable Mention in Engineering.

In Physics, Andrew Porter won third place ($15) and Derek Janek won second place ($25).

In addition there were also special awards in which the FJH students swept the categories.

Jamie McCullough won both the Shell Award ($150) and first place in Life Science Division ($200). She also won the Sea Camp Award.

Collin Brown received the Naval Award.

For the Physical Science Division award in which they combine several categories Derek Janek won second place ($150) and Brady Wells won third place ($100).

For the Life Science Division Award, Nader Asgari-Tari won third place ($100).