Lachlan Gemmill-Edwards
Civil engineer Jim Holley and science teacher Elizabeth Worley look over the results of the water filtration activity. Students were graded for the clarity of their water, the time it took for the water to be filtered, and the amount of materials used to construct the filter. Holley is also a member of the school board. Photograph by Lachlan Gemmill-Edwards
On Thursday, April 18, 2024, students in AP Environmental Sciences finished their water filtration project. After days of planning students constructed and tested their water filters with materials provided by sciences teacher Elizabeth Worley. To help with grading and instruction, Worley invited civil engineer and school board member Jim Holley of engineering firm James R. Holley and Associates Inc.