Science Olympiad Scores Great Results at State Tournament

The state tournament at UVA on March 29 was fantastic and the TFS state team represented us very well with great character, excellent preparation, and a determination to show everyone that they should not be underestimated. We had a day of well-earned successes, heartbreaking disappointments, and jubilant surprises culminating in a historic performance for the TFSSO program. I am thrilled to share that TFSSO earned a program record of 4 state medals last night, including its first state medals in test-only events. Eli C and Will M earned 5th place in Ecology. Ty B and Will Mh earned 6th place in Entomology. Oscar D and Jack M earned 6th place in Wind Power. John B and Owen S earned 1st place in Robot Tour. John and Will became the first in program history to earn two state medals over the course of their TFSSO career, with Will earning his two this year. Further, TFSSO earned its first state tournament gold medal in program history thanks to the effort of John, Owen, and a 9-year old VEXiq robot. Finally, I am excited to share that the TFSSO state team earned 14th place overall, the highest team place ever earned by TFSSO at the state tournament, and earned a score very close to the 11th, 12th, and 13th place teams. Incredible!

 

I want to shout out the 7th place performance in Helicopter (Mary R and Addie T; 9th in Codebusters (Eli C, Mary R, Sawyer R), 11th in Forensics (Maggie W, Sofia S), and 10th in Optics (Luna B, Addie T). TFSSO placed in the top 50% in a third of the offered events. 

 

Here is a link to a folder of state tournament photos and videos. A big shout out to the parents that volunteered on behalf of TFSSO and those who came out to support us to watch events, provide snacks, and cheer for us at the award ceremony. Never have we had such support and energy at a state tournament.