Congratulations! 2008 Virginia State Fair
Youth Aquaculture Competition Winners
(September, 2008)

BEST OF SHOW
King William High School
King William, Virginia
Instructor:  Howard Hill

FOOD FISH DIVISION - FIRST PLACE
Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
Alexandria, Virginia
Instructor:  Lisa Wu
Students: Lillian Acki and Heather Richardson

FOOD FISH DIVISION - SECOND PLACE
Gloucester High School, Gloucester, Virginia
Instructor: Harrison Dixon
Student: Justin Fleming

ORNAMENTAL FISH DIVISION - FIRST PLACE
King William High School
King William, Virginia
Instructor: Howard Hill

ORNAMENTAL FISH DIVISION - SECOND PLACE
Prince George County 4-H
Ettrick, Virginia
Student: Joshua Maclin

ORNAMENTAL FISH DIVISION - THIRD PLACE
Riverbend High School
Fredericksburg, Virginia
Instructor:  Michelle Lyons



Tunstall High School Featured in Aquaponics Journal

(September, 2007) In the recent 10th Anniversary Issue of Aquaponics Journal, the editor highlighted “10 Great Examples of Aquaponics in Education.” Tunstall High School of Dry Fork, Virginia was among the schools featured. Utilizing a 20’ x 30’ greenhouse for a lab where the plants and fish grow, students study five specific areas: aquaculture, advanced plant science, hydroponics, biotechnology, and environmental impact of aquaponics. Individual lab sessions address topics such as photosynthesis, genetics, tissue culture, plant anatomy, plant and animal reproduction, the nitrogen cycle and water quality. To take learn more about the program at Tunstall, visit www.pcs.k12.va.us/schools/ths/aquaponics.htm.

Congratulations! 2007 Virginia State Fair
Youth Aquaculture Competition Winners

(September, 2007)