Venice High’s Science Department orchestrated and led the Venice High Family Science Night on March 27th, with immersive showcases that gave students a new sense of what sciences they might be interested in.

Many opportunities were presented to our students, presenting them with many fields of science they could pursue in forthcoming years.

“I think students really got to see all aspects of science,” science teacher Ana Tirado Lomas said. “They got an idea of what type of science they might be interested in.”

Myco Gibson, president of Future Farmers of America at Venice, feels that the organization truly does bring opportunity to students.

“Being in the back of the school, only existing for two years, FFA is kind of unknown” Gibson said, “It can give students opportunities of growth in leadership and speaking, which is very valuable.”

Each classroom had a main focus, exhibiting the many rich subtopics of science. Tirado Lomas’s class was centered around chemistry and physics. With the many components of science being included in activities, students of every magnet were accommodated.  Classes hosted approximately three to four activities each, varying from booths, demos, experiments, and things for participants to take home.

This event was open to the entire community, and over three hundred people attended, according to Tirado Lomas. Half of the attendees were Venice students, and it helped provide them with a better grasp on what our school has to offer.

“I think a couple students were motivated by extra credit, but they were here!” Lomas said.

Students primarily looked forward to this event because of the promised animal-based exhibits. They were able to be educated on the Raptor species’ endangerment, and it brought a new sense of sympathy to the showcase, being informative on the value of these birds, and why we must protect them — not to mention the entertaining Raptor flight show as a bonus.

Fundraisers were held, with hopes of the department earning the money they are so deserving of. We can contribute help towards hosting more events like this, funding the school so that the science courses we offer can fulfill students’ expectations.

“The money from our fundraisers will go back into the projects … Each year our plans get bigger, so it all goes into the care and keeping of the animals and agriculture area, and affording more opportunities to students in the horticulture classes and FFA.” Gibson said.

Venice looks at future years of opening new science courses, custom to many students’ desires. Currently, the school works towards founding a new Forensics Science course, and many have shifted their attention to the offer. With events like this, we can help the students and ensure that their goals for the future are met, and we can do it by giving back to the school.