Pictured left to right: Juli Shively, Educator Liaison & Program Operations, Just Think Inc./Invention Convention; Lara Detrick, 2013 Central Ohio Invention Convention Grand Prize Winner; and Carrie Trusley, Principal, Genoa Middle School.
The Westerville City Schools Board of Education, at its September 9 Regular Meeting, honored Genoa Middle School student Lara Detrick for having won the 2013 Central Ohio Invention Convention. Detrick received a $2,500 college scholarship for her creation, called the Sticky Stand, which is a devise that helps gardeners keep their plants healthy. She competed against 316 other students at the May 18 contest, which was held at Columbus State Community College.