Noted Scientist Vists GFA to Dedicate New Science Wing

Scientist David Ho, Time Magazine “Man of the Year” in 1996, receives a gift of a dragon from Greens Farms Academy seniors Justin O’Neill of Fairfield, and Lexie Herman of Westport Thursday. Ho. who noted he was born in the Chinese year of the dragon (the GFA mascot),  was on hand to help dedicate the new science labs at GFA. He spoke to students about the importance of studying science, and related his own experience which led to the discovery of the first drug cocktail to halt the spread of AIDS. Herman pledged funds from GFA’s community service board to help Ho’s AIDS initiative in China. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Natalie Heller for WestportNow.com