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Joseph Kim, a student at Laurel Nokomis School; and Lucas Ponte, also a student at Woodland Middle School earned the titles of first, second and third runners-up, respec- tively, the release notes. Mannie and his science teacher, Varlas, will head to the You Be The Chemist Challenge® in Philadelphia on June 23, the release says. There, each participant will receive prizes, including chemistry kits. The first- through fourth-place winners will also receive (From left) Mia Montgomery, assistant principal of Heron Creek Middle School; Melissa Varlas, physical science teacher; Mannie Saint-Amand; Candace Dearing, interim principal; and Laura Lundberg, physical science teacher. Contributed photo scholarships totaling $15,000, the release points out. In addition, participants, chaperones and a nominated educator from each state will be treated to various activities in historic Philadelphia, such as a Day of Science Discovery at The Franklin Institute (an inter- active science museum) and a celebration dinner at the National Constitution Center, the release says. Sarasota News Leader May 16, 2014 Page 87