Annually, on October 23 students at Woodbridge High School celebrate Mole Day in their chemistry and art classes.
Usually, only chemistry students participate in the event, but this year Ms. Belo’s graphic design class students joined in, and created projects of their own.
The students spent two weeks in October developing their projects. During last week, chemistry and graphic design students presented their Mole Day projects, revealing their creativity to their classmates and teachers.
What is Mole Day?
Mole Day is an unofficial holiday celebrated by chemistry students and enthusiasts from 6:02 a.m. and 6:02 p.m.
When asked to describe what Mole Day is, chemistry teacher, Ms. Tolentino said, “Mole Day commemorates Avogadro’s Number (6.02 x 1023), which is a basic measuring unit in chemistry.”
In fact, this basic measuring unit is used for measuring large quantities of tiny structures like atoms and molecules.
Tolentino added, “Mole Day was created as a way to foster interest in chemistry.”
Mole Day’s Lasting Effect
Students at Woodbridge High School revealed their creativity with their different themes for their projects.
Each student created their own mole and story for their project. Junior Emily Borden, created “Post Malone” and “Jelly Mole,” an interpretation of Post Malone and Jelly Roll.
Sophomore Brett Ayers centered his project around Kamala Harris, and created “Kamala Harris.”
Ms. Tolentino explained her favorite part of the student’s projects is how every year there is creative themes for their projects.
“I am always impressed by how much effort they put into the project,” said Tolentino. “[It’s a] school-wide competition so it also promotes school spirit,” said Tolentino.
Winners
The competition also took place that week, and teachers around the school voted for their favorite projects.
The overall winners of this year’s Mole Day competition were Joshua Ojeda Arrendondo and Daryl Sanchez for their project “Moles Ball,” an interpretation of foosball.
Each year, Barrons celebrate Mole Day with huge amounts of creativity. We celebrate the great creations this year, and we at the Barron Perspective already can’t wait until next year!
