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PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Family Science Night


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. April 27, 2012
  • East County
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PHOTO GALLERY: Bashaw Family Science Night
Taylor Kolbe and Madison Bumbara are in the fifth grade.
Taylor Kolbe and Madison Bumbara are in the fifth grade.
Nathan Specht-Remsyder, 6, checked out the fire truck.
Nathan Specht-Remsyder, 6, checked out the fire truck.
Taya Gaines, 6, was eager to see a giant bubble formed around her.
Taya Gaines, 6, was eager to see a giant bubble formed around her.
Teacher Stephen Spisak showed attendees how polymers worked. His son, Ryder, assisted with the demonstration.
Teacher Stephen Spisak showed attendees how polymers worked. His son, Ryder, assisted with the demonstration.
Mya Gaines, 3, was not afraid when the bubble surrounded her.
Mya Gaines, 3, was not afraid when the bubble surrounded her.
Israel Washington, Ishmael Nelson, Colton Walker and Jesse Joseph checked out the science exhibits.
Israel Washington, Ishmael Nelson, Colton Walker and Jesse Joseph checked out the science exhibits.
Braden River High School student Samantha Thornton helped Maggie Donnelly, 8, plant a lima bean.
Braden River High School student Samantha Thornton helped Maggie Donnelly, 8, plant a lima bean.
Faith Martin, 6, perfected her homemade shaker.
Faith Martin, 6, perfected her homemade shaker.
With the help of her mom, Kristin, 3-year-old Merina Earle practiced estimating with jelly beans.
With the help of her mom, Kristin, 3-year-old Merina Earle practiced estimating with jelly beans.
Vicky and Justin Feliz grabbed some dinner at the event.
Vicky and Justin Feliz grabbed some dinner at the event.
Beekeeper Rich Yacso spoke with attendees about honeybees.
Beekeeper Rich Yacso spoke with attendees about honeybees.
Emily Lama, 6, stopped by several exhibits.
Emily Lama, 6, stopped by several exhibits.
Kay Somefun, center, came out with his daughters, Danielle, left, and Moyo, right.
Kay Somefun, center, came out with his daughters, Danielle, left, and Moyo, right.

 

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