The Port Susan Middle School “red team” is headed to the National Science Olympiad tournament May 20 and 21 at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. “I’m kind of anxious and nervous at the same time,” Jessica Cook, a 14-year-old eighth-grader, said in a Herald article April 21. “Going to Chicago is a big thing. But competing against 50 other schools? That’s huge.”
“Science Olympiad … aims to boost student interest in science while improving science instruction. The group’s popular competitions bring science to life while emphasizing problem solving and teamwork … “
It is huge!
Thank you for your continuing coverage of the Science Olympiad and other scholastic competitions region-wide, statewide and nationwide.
The Science Olympiad and Everett Community College Hi-Q scholastic competitions have provided academic test grounds in our community for decades thanks to the support of Everett Community College, our area schools and local businesses. Past and present EvCC faculty and staff members spend months organizing these important tournaments. Students train and prepare as intently for these events as do our athletes. Parents and teachers provide a support infrastructure of coaching, logistics and encouragement.
The energy, spirit and intensity displayed by these academic champions rival any pep rally.
With nearly 30 years of challenging young minds, Science Olympiad and Everett Community College Hi-Q have deep roots and a rich tradition in Snohomish County. Alumni of these competitions distinguish themselves beyond the university level in business, technology, medicine, law, public service and community leadership.
Thank you for your recognition, coverage and support of these important events.
These spirited competitions among students will inspire our next generation of scientists, engineers, business and government leaders, and, likely, journalists.
It will be to them we hand the opportunities of the future.
Patrick J. McClain
Everett
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