Wanderlei Griffin’s hypothesis that he would win first place in the Environmental Sciences category in the science fair at Adams County Christian School was correct Tuesday afternoon. Griffin’s project “Does the Color of Light Affect Plant Growth” was one of many winners in the school’s science competition. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Keaton Ross is congratulated as he comes up to get his first place award in zoology. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Keaton Ross is congratulated as he comes up to get his first place award in zoology. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Heath Isbell receives congratulations for receiving first place in Physics. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Winners line up for their photograph. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Wanderlei Griffin’s project about the color of light and plant growth won first place in environmental science. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

Keaton Ross’ project about Spiders and their attraction to certain sounds won first place in zoology. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

(Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)