Christchurch School junior Estella Mayhew has been recognized for her entry in the Tidewater Oyster Gardeners Association (TOGA) Writing Contest.
Her essay on microplastics in the Rappahannock River was designated Most Scientific Essay. In addition to winning $100, Mayhew was asked to present her paper at TOGA’s annual meeting at the William and Mary Institute of Marine Sciences.
Mayhew’s paper was an outcome of a lab she conducted in her 10th grade honors integrated science class. This year, she is enrolled in honors chemistry and marine science.
“We are so proud of Estella,” said head of school Billy Coyle. “This is a well-deserved recognition. She is an amazing and talented young woman, and she has made our entire Seahorse community proud.”
Mayhew is the daughter of Thomas and Patricia Mayhew of Irvington. She is an honors student, a member of the National Honor Society and a student sustainability coordinator. She participates in the school’s River and Outdoor program and is on the volleyball and swim teams.
