A junior at Belleview High School has made history in Marion County, becoming the first student in the district ever named a Grand Award Ying Scholar.
Briana Stephens received the prestigious distinction at the 71st Florida State Science and Engineering Fair, making her one of only eight students statewide to earn the honor.
As a Ying Scholar, Stephens was awarded a $1,000 cash prize and a traveling trophy. Furthermore, she will travel to the Regeneron International Science and Engineering Fair with all expenses paid to compete against elite young scientists from across the globe…