The National Honors Society at Clark has introduced a new branch called the Science National Honors Society (SNHS). This prestigious honor society recognizes high school students throughout the nation for their dedication and achievements in science. These students are given the opportunities to take leadership roles in the organization, contribute to their community through scientific projects, and enhance science education through activities like guest lectures and science fairs.
Clark’s first-ever annual Science Day is one of the exciting and biggest projects that students have worked on. This event was held on May 17th, 2025, from 1 to 4 PM, designed to inspire the next generation of scientists. During the event, elementary and middle school students observed and participated in engaging activities, experiments, challenges, and fun prizes that had to do with their interests or passions in science.
The event itself was a huge success, with over 145 students signed up in advance, along with several walk-in attendees. Once students and parents arrived, the young, curious students were amazed at all the stations and the different experiments that were on display. Families filled the covered area as kids eagerly moved from one station to the next. They actively asked questions, participated in the hands-on experiments, and got involved in every activity. “It was exciting to plan Clark’s first ever Science Day. I helped with what concessions, materials, and what decor to buy,” senior SNHS Treasurer Kayla Sarkissian said.
SNHS members were at the heart of the event, designing colorful presentations and conducting hands-on activities and experiments that were both educational and entertaining. The event was set up in three large areas: biology, chemistry, and physics, and each one had plenty of fun experiments and demonstrations to offer.
In the biology group, kids learned about topics like capillary action and the importance of water’s pH balance. “My experiment involved using pH strips to test if vinegar, tap water, and ammonia were acidic, neutral, or basic based on the reaction color,” senior member Jad Abdoush said.
The chemistry station allowed kids to create their own mini lava lamps and learn about physical versus chemical changes using a vinegar and baking soda balloon. “Interacting with the kids and seeing their amazement during our lava lamp experiment was such a fun experience. Watching them get excited about what we were teaching them made the whole event rewarding,” junior member Maya Fawaz said.
Over in the physics station, students explored motion and energy through exciting demos involving momentum, collisions, and even rotational motion. “Our project described the basics of momentum and the conservation of laws of momentum. We used a track with two moving cars and a graph of the situation to show how it works,” senior member David Aydenjian said.
Science Day was more than just a three-hour-long event. It was a celebration that brought students of all ages together, sparked curiosity, and made learning science fun and engaging. The Science National Honor Society did an amazing job putting this event together, along with inspiring the next generation of future scientists.
