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St. Gregory the Great School Receives High Marks at NYS Science Olympiad

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April 20, 2023

 

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Mrs. Keri Del Vecchio, Director of Admissions & Communications

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PRESS RELEASE - St. Gregory the Great School Receives High Marks at NYS Science Olympiad

WILLIAMSVILLE, NY - The St. Gregory the Great School Science Olympiad team competed in the New York State Science Olympiad Tournament in Syracuse, NY on April 14-15. Students participated in 23 events against their peers representing 40 Middle Schools from across New York State. Overall, the team placed 18th.

St. Greg's Science Olympiad Team placed in the top ten, resulting in a medal award, in the following categories:

  • Kate S. and Sophia G. placed 3rd in 'Roller Coaster'
  • Isabella G. and Jackson G. placed 4th in 'Crime Busters'
  • Alessandro M. and Gabi R. placed 5th in 'Write It Do It'
  • Vanessa L. and Kate S. placed 8th in 'Can’t Judge a Powder'
  • Kye P. and Max G. placed 8th in 'Flight'
  • Natalie D. and Gabi R. placed 9th in 'Wheeled Vehicle'
The team placed second at the Lake Erie/Niagara Regional Science Olympiad Tournament earlier this spring after competing against 7 Middle Schools throughout the Western New York Region. This win qualified them to compete at the state tournament.

The New York State Science Olympiad Tournament is an academic, interscholastic competition that consists of a series of individual and team events which the students prepare for throughout the year. The events are balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology.

In partnership with the parish community, St. Gregory the Great School dedicates itself to provide a quality academic foundation; to the formation of faith through knowledge and understanding of the church; to provide a spirit of welcome, compassion and reconciliation; and to encourage the generous development and sharing of our God-given talents.

For more information, please contact St. Gregory the Great School at (716) 688-5323 or [email protected], or visit the website at www.strgregsschool.org.

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