Bath Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad

Science Olympiad is a national nonprofit organization devoted to improving the quality of science education, increasing student interest in science and providing recognition of outstanding achievement in science education by both students and teachers. These goals are accomplished through classroom activities, research, training workshops and the encouragement of intramural, district, regional, state and national tournaments. The Science Olympiad Tournaments are academic interscholastic competitions, which consist of a series of twenty-three individual and team events students prepare for during the year. These challenging and motivational events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology, earth science, chemistry, physics, computers, and technology. There is also a balance between events requiring knowledge of science facts, concepts, processes, skills and application.

Although Science Olympiad is a competitive event, most events are team competitions requiring teamwork, group planning, and cooperation. The emphasis is on learning, participation, interaction, having fun, and developing team spirit. Coaches and students are reminded of the words of Bill Koch (Olympiad cross-country ski medal winner) who said "Winning isn't everything. The striving for excellence is - it's the trying and caring that is important - winning is bonus."

More information can be found at the Ohio Science Olympiad Page

Regional Tournament: March 4, 2006
The Ohio State University, Lima

State Tournament: April 29, 2006
The Ohio State University, Columbus

National Tournament: May 19-20
University of Illinois at Champaign

Anyone one who is interested in joining the Science Olympiad team should contact
Mr. Blevins, the advisor.

The Science Olympiad team meets in Mr. Blevin's room after school on Wednesday

2006 Science Olympiad Team

Mr. Blevins, Advisor Coach
Kevin Mason
Zac Jankovsky
Blake Buchman
Ali Rizvi
Lori Sutherly
Kelsie Salsbury
Ricky Sutherly
Jesse Owsley
Jennifer Rockhold
Lynda Ketteman
Shelby Guffey
Matthew Smith
Nicolette Evans