Mars Area junior Vincenzia Vargo received an award for excellence in chemistry at the 29th annual Women in Science Day, held Dec. 13 at Seton Hill University (Greensburg, Pa.).

At the event, Vargo joined in laboratory activities focused on biology, chemistry, computer science, dietetics, exercise science, forensic science, mathematics, physician assistant, and physics. Rebecca Winek, Mars Area High School chemistry teacher, nominated her for the program.

The annual event recognizes young women in their junior year who have been nominated by their teachers as students who excel in mathematics, biology or chemistry.

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