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Pelham recognizes two Regeneron STS scholars; administrators thank teachers and community partners
Summary
Pelham Memorial High School honored seniors Madeline Paciella and Axel Robinson as Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars, with district administrators and teachers praising their research and perseverance and noting school and community supports that backed their projects.
Pelham Union Free School District on Feb. 26 recognized two Pelham Memorial High School seniors — Madeline Paciella and Axel Robinson — who were named among the 300 Regeneron Science Talent Search scholars for 2025.
The district presented the students and invited family and teachers to the board meeting, with administrators highlighting the scholars’ original research projects and the district’s role in supporting science research opportunities.
Nut graf: The Regeneron Science Talent Search is a national competition for high‑school seniors. Each scholar receives $2,000 and their high school also receives a $2,000 award. District officials said the scholars’ national placement reflects both the students’ sustained effort and the school’s research programming.
Details - Madeline Paciella presented research on B‑cell classification changes associated with a monoclonal antibody treatment used in multiple sclerosis (transcript title sampling: “Analyzing B cell classification changes ... with the [treatment]”). - Axel Robinson presented research on insomnia phenotypes and associated adverse health effects; staff noted Axel will present at upcoming national conferences.
Administrators’ remarks - District leaders and Dr. Callahan, the district’s director of math and science, praised the students’ “grit, passion and perseverance,” telling the board the students had navigated mentorship changes and sought in‑person lab experiences at university partners. - Teachers and program mentors named in the remarks included Mr. Beltakis and Ms. Tortorella. The Pelham Education Foundation and parent booster group Amplify were singled out for financial and event support for the research program.
Ending: Board members and administrators posed for photos with the scholars and thanked teachers, family and community partners for supporting high‑school science research that produced national recognition.
