By: Mei Poy From: The Pick and Dop Stick, 10/2013 4th Place — 2014 AFMS Jr. PoetryWhy would people study rocks, as if we really care? Do we really need these rocks, it's not like it's air? No one ever says to do, don't is all you hear. Don't eat, break, throw, shake,...
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Phosphorescing Diamond
By: Douglas Poy From: The Pick and Dop Stick, 9/2013 2nd Place — 2014 AFMS Junior Articles Under 12 The Hope Diamond emits a red phosphorescence after being bombarded with ultraviolet light. (Photo by John Nels Hatleberg) The diamond is one of the greatest minerals...
Peacock Ore: Prettiest when Tarnished
By: Mei Poy From: The Pick and Dop Stick, 5/2013 1st Place — 2014 AFMS Junior Article (12 - 17) When something is dirty, we usually clean it. We have car washes, dishwashers, and washing machines. We live in a world of dirt that has been made more sterile than ever...
Meteorite Massacre
By: Brandon Poy From: 2013 MWF Kids Poster Winner at Grade Level 1st Place
Pu`u Loa Petroglyph Field on the Island of Hawaii
By: Brandon Poy From: The Pick and Dop Stick, 10/2012 1st Place — 2013 MWF Junior Under 12 Articles This year in August, my family went to Hawaii. When people hear the word "Hawaii" they think about a flourishing tropical paradise. However, on the Big Island, the area...
