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Congratulations to the Westlake Science Olympiad teams for their outstanding performance at the Northern Regional Competition on March 8, where each team secured first place in their respective divisions.
In the high school division (grades 10-12), two teams collectively earned eight 1st place medals, four 2nd place medals, five 3rd place medals, six 4th place medals, and six 5th place medals. The middle school division (grades 6-9) also sent two teams, earning a remarkable total of twelve 1st place medals, twelve 2nd place medals, twelve 3rd place medals, six 4th place medals, and three 5th place medals.
Each team, composed of 15 students, competed in 23 STEM events across five scientific domains. Students participated in a variety of challenges, including knowledge-based tests, lab experiments, and device testing using pre-built designs.
The Westlake teams will travel to Columbus on April 26 to compete in the Ohio Science Olympiad State Tournament at Ohio State University.
