Science students find competition of their own

by Brooke Maxson

Some people may think teams and teamwork are only dealing with athletics; Mrs. Clement and the science students beg to differ. Mrs. Clement has decided to start a “Science Olympiad” team for interested kids.

The Science Olympiad is an academic competition that plays out sort of like a track meet. Kids will participate in different individual events, which will earn them points. The points will be added up to form a team score as well. Through this event, kids will be able to win medals and ribbons individually. There are trophies for teams as well.

There are 23 science related events to choose from, varying from Forensics to Marine Biology. The team will be participating in various places, including in the tri-county invitational in Tecumseh and the regional Western Michigan invitational. “I think it’s a good way to enhance the science program here at Pittsford, and it’s a fun way for kids to do science. It’s real hands-on and active,” stated Mrs. Clement.

So why have kids chosen to participate in this team? ”I did it in 7th and 8th grade and I thought it was fun, so I thought I’d try it again,” said Desirae Swope. Others participate because it fits their personality “Um, I’m a nerd. Also because I did quiz busters and stuff and they kind of go together,” said junior Derra Clark. There were around 20 high school students that signed up for Science Olympiad.We don’t know how successful the team is going to be, but hopefully it works out nicely. The date of the first meet is undecided. Until then, to the kids who are participating: good luck practicing!