Friday, February 16, 2018
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Syosset Scioly Olympians take home a multitude of medals
Syosset High School Science Olympiad team Scioly coach/adviser Mildred Castañeda with members of the team, which won several awards in recent competitions.
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Congratulations to the Syosset High School Science Olympiad team “Scioly” for bringing home the gold at a recent competition. At the Nassau East Regional competition held at Wantagh High School, three different Scioly teams placed first, fourth, and eleventh among the 43 teams competing. Team A won an amazing 20 medals, Team B won 14 medals, and Team C won 11 medals. Overall, Scioly medaled in 20 of 22 events. This marks the first time that every Syosset build event received medals in regional competition. The build events comprise of building model size helicopters, wooden towers, cars, and hovercrafts among other things. Prior to regionals, the team scored successful victories at the Fayetteville Manlius High School invitational tournament, held in Manlius, New York. The same three Scioly teams combined to win 10 first-place medals, 7 second-place medals, and seven third-place medals. Overall, the three teams fin-
ished first-, fourth-, and sixth-place, dethroning the 10-year champion host school in the process. In January Scioly won an additional three medals at the highly competitive Fairfax High School Invitational in Fairfax, Virginia. Science Olympiads provide challenges in various STEM disciplines, exposing students to practicing scientists and career choices, as well as dynamic content experiences. Scioly is one of Syosset High School’s largest extracurricular group, with approximately 75 members. “Although we are well known for our academic achievements, this club has proven to be so much more than just an assembly of very bright young minds. Rather, it is a family,” said Scioly coach/adviser Mildred Castañeda, now in her second year with Scioly. “I feel as though we have developed an incredible bond with each other. Last school year, we made so many memories that I am even more excited about what is taking place this year.”
Science Olympiad Team takes 3rd place
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Jericho High School’s Science Olympiad Team with advisors Ashley Valentino, Ellen Hempel, and Dave Dalen. New York State Science Olympiad (NYSSO) is a non-profit organization which seeks to engage and challenge students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) through various levels of team-based competitive tournaments throughout New York State.
The team will proudly represent Jericho High School at the State Tournament in March. The science Olympiad team advisors Ashley Valentino, Ellen Hempel and Dave Dalen, are very proud of their students.