PORTSMOUTH, Ohio - For the second consecutive year, Wheelersburg High School won the South Central Ohio Regional Science Bowl that was held Friday, March 9, at Shawnee State University.
The Wheelersburg Pirates repeated against 31 teams from 19 southern Ohio high schools. The team earned a trip to the National Science Bowl, which is scheduled for April 26-30, 2018, in Washington, D.C.
“This one is really an honor," said Jacob Lewis, Wheelersburg’s 18-year-old senior captain who also captained last year’s champion. “Some people might have thought last year was a fluke, but this one shows that we come here to compete."
The National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams are comprised of four students, one alternate, and a teacher who serves as advisor and coach. The teams are quizzed in a fast-paced contest involving biology, chemistry, Earth and space science, physics, energy, and mathematics.
The South Central Ohio Regional Science Bowl is one of 64 regionals across the United States. More than 9,000 students will compete in the program with fewer than 350 reaching the national event.
“We want to thank our volunteers, Shawnee State, our sponsors and the school officials who are essential partners in this effort," said Greg Simonton of DOE’s Portsmouth/Paducah Project Office. “DOE is proud to organize this competition to emphasize STEM-related fields to young people, which helps address a national need while providing opportunities to local students."
DOE’s Office of Science manages the NSB Finals competition. More information is available on the NSB website here.
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
