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Co-captain Kai Zheng consults with other team members during Beachwoods first-ever Science Olympiad Invitational on Jan. 28.

Science Olympiad Hosts First Invitational, Places Second at Regionals

Ethan Dong and Taia Menefee March 13, 2023

The Science Olympiad team placed second overall in the regional tournament March 4 at Baldwin Wallace University, qualifying for the state tournament to be held April 29 at Ohio State University.  The...

Seniors Christian Wu and Evelyn Zhang with junior Kai Zheng disassemble their construction for the trajectory event in order to make adjustments.

Science Olympiad Places Second at Regional Tournament

Sanket Makkar, Staff Writer March 31, 2022

The BHS Science Olympiad (SciOly) team took second, the highest placing in team history, at the March 5 regional tournament at Solon Middle School, and is now qualified to compete in the state tournament...

“Playing outside is the safest place, and we use extra protection like bell covers, face shields and masks with slits cut in them just enough to allow the mouthpiece of the instruments through,” Band Director David Luddington said.

Playing Through the Pandemic

Avery Lonzer, London Pope, and Yasharth Pandey October 29, 2020

There is very little that is normal this year. Given the need to keep everyone safe by wearing masks and social distancing, Beachwood’s extracurricular programs have been forced to adjust.  Band  Band...

Science Olympiad Prepares for States

Science Olympiad Prepares for States

Bridgitte Feldman, Staff Writer March 17, 2019

The Science Olympiad team will compete at the state tournament on Apr. 27. Seniors Julia Woomer and Jing Jing Shen are co-captains this year, along with junior Stephanie Yen. Middle school math teacher...

This is my personal best [placement as coach], Alise Stawicki said. The students really worked hard this year, and I was very proud of their achievements. Photo courtesy of Alise Stawicki

Science Olympiad Places Sixth at State Tournament

Amelia Port, Staff Writer May 25, 2018

The Science Olympiad team placed sixth place overall in the state competition on April 28 at OSU. The performance matches their 2012 placement. The team placed in a variety of events: experimental...

Science Olympiad students take practice tests to prepare for competition. Image courtesy of Beachwood Science Olympiad.

Experience Pays Off For Science Olympiad

Jinle Zhu, News Editor February 11, 2016

On a Friday after school in January, room 705 is crowded and bustling with activity. A line of multi-colored backpacks are stacked haphazardly against the back counter. A drill buzzes at one end of the...

Freshman Daniel Mishins works on a Science Olympiad building project. Photo courtesy of Alise Stawicki.

Science Olympiad Places 10th at State Tournament

Clarissa Djohari, Staff Writer April 17, 2015

The Science Olympiad team implemented new strategies this year, which paid off in a 10th place finish at the state tournament on April 11. Co-Captain SriVidya Uppalapati is pleased with how the team...

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