Carolina High School and Academy students showed their stuff at the 2008 South Carolina Science Olympiad this year, taking medals or ribbons in 5 different events.  Competing at Newberry College against 4A powerhouses like Dorman, Irmo, and Dutch Fork as well as the Governor’s School for Science and Math, Carolina racked up some impressive performances in several areas:

1st Place - Electric Vehicle -  Rachel Niemi and Erick Stringer
2nd place - Robot Ramble  - Cody Lundin and Manuel Acevedo
3rd Place - Wright Stuff  - Michael Cortes and Lucas Berry
5th Place - Boomilever  - Lucas Berry and Balid Escobar
6th Place - Write it Do it  -  Rachel Clapper and Cody Lundin

This is our best showing ever and the first time we’ve taken 1st place in an event. Also, this marks an improvement over last year when we took ribbons in 3 events.

Congratulations to the entire team:
Manuel Acevedo, Veronica Alcantar, Lucas Berry, Rachel Clapper, Michael Cortes, Balid Escobar, Mary Ann Forbes, Cody Lundin, Rachel Niemi, and Erick Stringer.

Thanks also to coaches John Larkin and Ray Klimbal, and to Mr. Delaney, who drove the bus, supplied moral support and suggestions for next year.

We've never taken this many ribbons or medals and never placed 1st or 2nd in any event. Once again, great job from the Olympians!

submitted by
Clay Roberson
Science Dept.

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