MCJHS was well represented at the Illinois Junior Academy of Science State Science Fair held at Millikin University in Decatur, Illinois on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Four students qualified to present their project in the competition, and three students, Miranda Kennard, Ellie Couch and Wyatt Rooney, traveled to Decatur to compete against over 900 other entries. Sarah Dougherty is her eighth grade science teacher.