Science gurus from Knox County have completed the 2014 season of Science Olympiad competition with top winners at the State event.
Throughout the school year, students interested in science and STEM related fields of study prepare for the annual Science Olympiad competition. Teams from each school, consisting of up t0 15 students, participate in events in their field of study. By combining events from many disciplines, the Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved in active, hands-on, group participation.
The following teams from Knox Central won honors at the State competition held at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green on April 12th after previously placing at the Regional event in March:
Astronomy – 1st Place – Logan Disney and Laura Jackson
Anatomy – 2nd Place – Logan Disney and Laura Jackson
Circuit Lab – 2nd Place – Lee Frazier and Niven Achenjang
Compound Machines – 2nd Place – Lee Frazier and Niven Achenjang
Students who previously competed at the Regional event held at Somerset Community and Technical College in March were:
Knox Central High School Team A
Anatomy – 3rd place – Logan Disney & Laura Jackson
Astronomy – 1st place – Logan Disney & Laura Jackson
Bungee Drop – 3rd place – Jacob Bargo & Briana Mollett
Circuit Lab – 2nd place – Lee Frazier & Niven Achenjang
Genetics – 1st place – Logan Disney & Laura Jackson
Disease Detective – 3rd place – Devon Hurley & Rachael Hudson
Dynamic Planet – 2nd place – T.J. Melton & Mollie Pope
Elastic Glider – 1st place – Jacob Bargo & Briana Mollett
Experimental Design – 2nd place – Sarah Miles, Devon Hurley, & Jaykob Hubbard
Geologic Mapping – 3rd place – Mollie Pope & Chris Gibson
MagLev – 1st place – Chase Hubbard & Lee Frazier
Mission Possible – 1st place – Chase Hubbard & T.J. Melton
Rocks & Minerals – 3rd place – Mollie Pope & Chris Gibson
Technical Problem Solving – 2nd place – Laura Jackson & Jaykob Hubbard
Write it Do it – Jacob Bargo & Rachael Hudso
Knox Central High School Team B
Bungee Drop – 1st place – Nick Gibson & Leslie Smith
Elastic Glider – 3rd place – Nick Gibson & Leslie Smith
Experimental Design – Carrie Bargo, Addison Osborne, & Markelle Smith
Mission Possible – Leslie Smith & Nick Gibson
Lynn Camp Team
Dynamic Planet – 3rd place – Emily Garlen & Paige Freeman
Meteorology – 3rd place – Emily Garlen & Jessica Miracle