On May 2, 2024, the WASD Division B Science Olympiad team had a highly successful weekend at the State Tournament held at Penn State Altoona on Saturday, April 27th. The team had qualified at the Central Regional Tournament and went on to compete against 35 other school districts that had also won in their respective regional tournaments. At the start of the year, a total of 73 districts had teams participating.
The WASD team achieved a remarkable feat by winning 13 medals, making them the most successful group that the school district has ever had. This was a significant improvement from previous state appearances where they had won a total of five medals.
The highlight of the day was when Caiden Shacreaw and Tyler Rooney emerged as the state champions in the Crime Busters event. Additionally, several students managed to win two medals each on that day.
The awards and events in which the team excelled are as follows:
1st Place/State Champions – Crime Busters – Caiden Shacreaw, Tyler Rooney
4th Place – Wind Power – Chase Noyer, Ava Moatz
4th Place – Write it, Do It – Maycie Bitner, Brenna Hollingsworth
5th Place – Ecology – Izzy Bupp, Will Stein
7th Place – Anatomy and Physiology (Cardiovascular, Lymphatic, and Excretory Systems) – Maycie Bitner, Brenna Hollingsworth
7th Place – Codebusters – Caiden Shacreaw, Tyler Rooney, Izzy Bupp
Overall, the WASD Division B Science Olympiad team had a remarkable performance at the State Tournament, showcasing their hard work and dedication in the various events.