Moffett Students Shine at Oklahoma Science Fair

Five young researchers earn top honors at prestigious statewide competition

Apr. 8, 2026 at 1:05am

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A highly structured abstract painting in soft, earthy tones of ochre, sage, and indigo, featuring sweeping geometric arcs, concentric planetary circles, intersecting waveforms, and precise botanical or physical spirals, conceptually representing the interconnected fields of science explored by the Moffett students.The diverse fields of scientific inquiry represented by the Moffett students' award-winning projects at the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair.Moffett Today

Five students from Moffett Public Schools competed at the Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (OSSEF) in Stillwater, with several earning prestigious awards and accolades for their exceptional research projects in fields ranging from animal science to biochemistry.

Why it matters

Participation in science fairs provides valuable opportunities for students to develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and communication skills that are essential for future success in STEM fields. The recognition earned by these Moffett students highlights the strength of the district's science education programs and its ability to cultivate young scientific talent.

The details

The five Moffett students who qualified for OSSEF were Addilee Armer in Animal Science, Blakely Coleman in Mathematics and Computer Systems, Crawford Lenington in Behavioral and Social Sciences, Bentley Reichert in Engineering, and Henry Richards in Biochemistry and Chemistry. Crawford was awarded the American Psychological Association Award for outstanding research in psychological sciences, while Bentley received the Department of Defense STEM Leadership award for excellence in STEM, problem-solving, and determination. Addilee was awarded the XploSafe Catalyst Award for her strong scientific curiosity, experimental design, and application of chemistry, and she also placed second overall in Animal Science in the state of Oklahoma.

  • The Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair (OSSEF) took place in Stillwater in April 2026.

The players

Addilee Armer

A student at Moffett Public Schools who competed in the Animal Science category at OSSEF and won the XploSafe Catalyst Award as well as placing second overall in Animal Science in the state of Oklahoma.

Blakely Coleman

A student at Moffett Public Schools who competed in the Mathematics and Computer Systems category at OSSEF.

Crawford Lenington

A student at Moffett Public Schools who competed in the Behavioral and Social Sciences category at OSSEF and won the American Psychological Association Award for outstanding research in psychological sciences.

Bentley Reichert

A student at Moffett Public Schools who competed in the Engineering category at OSSEF and won the Department of Defense STEM Leadership award for excellence in STEM, problem-solving, and determination.

Henry Richards

A student at Moffett Public Schools who competed in the Biochemistry and Chemistry category at OSSEF.

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The takeaway

The success of these Moffett students at the prestigious Oklahoma State Science and Engineering Fair demonstrates the strength of the district's science education programs and its ability to cultivate young scientific talent. Their achievements highlight the importance of providing students with opportunities to engage in hands-on research and showcase their skills at competitive science fairs.