From our Science Team: “Thanks to the PTA and Paschal Enrichment Foundation for providing the biotech equipment necessary to conduct our lab. This is the first time we've been able to carry out DNA amplification and gel electrophoresis.
In the lab, students tested their DNA to see whether they have the ability to taste a chemical called PTC. Students extracted their DNA and amplified their DNA through the polymerase chain reaction. We they added a restriction enzyme which cut their DNA if they contained the gene to taste the compound. They then ran their DNA samples through a gel electrophoresis and students compared their genotype with their phenotype. Students were excited to see how their DNA matched up with what they tasted.”
Chemistry students show off their new lab aprons purchased with your donations!
The Japanese Club travelled to Washington DC to participate in a national competition with financial support from you!
Impact of your donations 2022-2023 School Year
$388 towards a holiday party for Adopt-a-Panther gift recipients
$1,387.33 for Care Closet items
$10,300 in Joe Greenslade Scholarships
$998.30 for t-shirts for all incoming 9th graders to promote Paschal Pride!
$889 for 4 wall-mounted periodic tables for the science department
$2,500 for a prestigious trip to NYC for the Paschal Jazz band
$1,267.84 for German students to compete in a UIL competition
$169.49 for a banner and table cover for the National Honor Society induction ceremony
$1,381.75 for specialized, state of the art science equipment
$5,000 in Billie Hasenkamp Scholarships
Total of $24,293.29 given back to Paschal due to your generous donations