GUEST: Society for Science President & CEO Maya Ajmera
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The Science Fair judge at the podium prepares to announce the final award.
“Now, ladies and gentlemen, for the big moment,” says the Science Fair Judge. “The Highest Scholastic Achievement Award for Science, The National Science Fair first prize gold medal goes to Homer Hickam, Quentin Wilson, Roy Lee Cooks and Sherman O’Dell, Big Creek High School, McDowell County, West Virginia.”
Homer looks at Ike Bykovsky’s 723 badge. He smiles broadly, and walks to the podium.
The judge places the gold medal lanyard on Homer’s neck. Homer turns and faces the applauding audience.
Homer steps off the stage, and is surrounded by admiring members of the audience.
“Tom Webster of Virginia State College,” says a recruiter. “I wanna talk to you about a scholarship!”
“Jack Palmer, Virginia Tech,” says another recruiter.