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James Wilson Young Middle School Science Olympiad Team Makes District History

Pictured: During the April 18 Bayport-Blue Point Board of Education meeting, the James Wilson Young Middle School Science Olympiad team was recognized for their success at the New York State level and are pictured with (back, l-r) trustee Ms. Kanne, Assistant Superintendent for Curriculum and Instruction Dr. Fulton, adviser K. Peterson and trustee Ms. Pignataro.

Photo courtesy of the Bayport-Blue Point School District

The James Wilson Young Middle School Science Olympiad team made district history during the New York State Division B (grades 6-9) competition, held at East Syracuse-Minoa High School on April 14-15. For the first time, the team took home state medals. Additionally, it was only the second time the Division B team qualified for the state competition. The team, consisting of 15 students and one alternate, acquired a 23rd place standing out of 40 teams and earned four state medals.

“The level of dedication, passion, and competitiveness of this very young group, half of which are sixth graders, was inspiring,” adviser Ms. Peterson said. “They were motivated to be successful, and they achieved that goal. I very much look forward to seeing this group’s future success as they move through the Science Olympiad program here at Bayport-Blue Point.”

The New York State team roster included: Joseph A. (grade 6), Joshua B. (grade 8), Nate B. (grade 6), Julianna C. (grade 6), Finnegan H. (grade 6), Gabe H. (grade 8), Rory H. (grade 9), Carson K. (grade 6), Michael K. (grade 6), Danielle O. (grade 9), Adil S. (grade 8), Azaan S. (grade 6), Jefferson S. (grade 9), Zoe S. (grade 9), Jacob W. (grade 8), Liam V. (grade 6) team alternate.

State Medal Winners included:

Anatomy and Physiology – Adil S. and Jefferson S. – 9th place

Can’t Judge a Powder – Carson K. and Danielle O. – 9th place

Forestry – Danielle O. and Julianna C. – 5th place

Crime Busters – Danielle O. and Jefferson S. – 9th place

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