Timberline School Science Bowl Team Brings Home Pride: Reflecting on National Science Bowl Victory

A group of eighth-grade students from Timberline School recently returned from competing in the National Science Bowl held in the Washington, D.C. area. The team earned their spot in the competition by winning at the regional level earlier in the school year.

The team is made up of Krish Joshi, Neil Nallabirudu, Ishani Atluri, Adwaiyth Muthuranam, and Evan Midtlyng. These students dedicated many months to preparing for the tournament, with Ishani Atluri commenting on the rigorous study schedule required for such a broad competition. She stressed the importance of hard work and the direct correlation between effort and results.

Despite facing four losses during the tournament, Julie Stevens, the team’s coach, is incredibly proud of their determination and teamwork. She noted that the students are self-motivated and eager to continue improving their skills in hopes of competing in the high school division in the future. Neil Nallabirudu and Krish Joshi mentioned that they enjoyed meeting new people and participating in fun activities at