C ARLYN TON S CH OOL DI STR IC T NE WS
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The Carlynton high school cafeteria was the
site of the annual Invention Convention held
in late April. Over 50 students from 10 local
school districts were in attendance, displaying
creative solutions to some everyday problems.
Judges viewed displays and allowed young
inventors to describe their invention process
and explain how the concept could make life
a little easier. Carlynton eighth grader Jaimee
Cabili and sixth grader Audrey Robb received
gold ribbons for their brainchilds.
Jaimee created the “Pascal Easy Brush,” a
At the annual Invention Convention,
toothbrush with a storage area for toothpaste
fourth grader Bailey Vetter created
“FridgeStep,” a stool-type device that
within the handle. Jaimee’s goal was to
attached to the inside of a refrigerator to
eliminate contamination of toothpaste in a
allow small children to gain access to the
tube when multiple members of a family apply
top shelf.
toothpaste to a toothbrush. The Pascal Easy
Brush pushed toothpaste from the handle onto
the brush with ease and prevented the spread
of germs.
Audrey invented a peddle-like mechanism to
attach to the base of a chair. The “Concentration
Enhancer” was designed to be used in a
classroom to keep a student occupied yet
focused on the teacher or assignment.
Sixth grader Azjia Gardner received a
bronze ribbon for “Coolios,” pajamas to keep
the wearer cool on a warm night.
Sixth grader Julia Rinehart explains her
Blue ribbons were awarded to sixth
invention to a judge, demonstrating how
grader Dom Carlson and third grader Eva
the “Ultimate Chair” is a necessary addition
Milliner. Dom invented a “Half ‘n Half Shower
to any home. The chair had a built-in
blanket, book and cup holder.
Kit” with shampoo and conditioner in one
handy container and Eva developed “Saucy
Silverware,” or utensils for use in fast food restaurants with tubular handles to enclose sauces
which could be squeezed onto food as needed.
Ninth grade health and
wellness classes took on a
project to pay it