New Trier High School Returns to National Finals with State Championship in Science Olympiad Tournament

New Trier High School has been crowned the state champions of Science Olympiad after a triumphant performance on April 20, 2023, at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. This marks their return to the national finals at Michigan State University in East Lansing since 2018.

Science Olympiad tournaments involve teams of 15 students competing in 23 different events that test their knowledge and skills across various scientific disciplines. The team with the lowest overall score emerges as the winner. During the state championships, New Trier competed against 24 other teams and clinched first place in eight events and second place in five others. Their strong showing resulted in them winning with a total of 84 team points, just two points ahead of runner-up Stevenson.

The success of New Trier’s science Olympiad team was not limited to just their team effort. Individual students also shone brightly at the competition, earning medals for their outstanding performances. Junior Malachi Noel led the way by contributing to four first-place teams, followed closely by Vivian Chen with three first-place events. Other standout students included Prashu Rao, Tiana Wu, Kevin Huang, Varun Murali, and Stephen Zhao, each contributing to two first-place finishes.

New Trier’s journey to becoming state champions began at the regional tournament held on March 9, 2023, at Oakton College where they won an astounding 18 out of the 23 events. This impressive performance secured them a first-place team finish and advanced them to the state level of competition.

The success of New Trier’s science Olympiad team is made possible through funding from the New Trier Educational Foundation. As an independent newspaper that relies on reader support to provide responsible local journalism, The Record encourages readers to subscribe or make a tax-deductible donation to contribute towards this cause.

In conclusion, New Trier High School’s science Olympiad team’s victory marks a significant achievement for both their school community and for science education as a whole. Their hard work and dedication have paid off handsomely with this prestigious title under their belts.

Science Olympiad tournaments are not only about competing but also promoting scientific literacy among young minds while fostering critical thinking skills that will serve them well in future endeavors.