Colton at Science Olympiad

Twenty-four Colton students traveled to Spokane Falls Community College March 8 to compete in the 2014 Science Olympiad regional tournament. Colton entered two junior high teams. The first team placed fourth in a field of 13 teams and qualified for a trip to the state tournament which will be at Eastern Washington University on April 12. The second team finished in 11th place.

Sheyanna Weber coached the “Rocks and Minerals” groups and parents who were able to came in and helped with building events during the last couple weeks of preparation.

Hong Truong made fried rice and homemade pizza for the group.

Summary of awards:

Anatomy: Third, Anthony Heaney and Erin Ankerson; Can’t Judge a Powder: Second, Ellen O’Toole and Rachel Willis; Dynamic Planet: Fourth, Emily Schultheis and Jordyn Moehrle; Helicopters: Fourth, Brady Stout and Parker Druffel; Metric Mastery: Third, Matt Wolf and Reece Chadwick; Robo-Cross: Fourth, Evan Ankerson and Alex Kelly; Rocks and Minerals: Second, Ellen O’Toole and Anthony Heaney; Sounds of Music: Fourth, Jordyn Moehrle and Rachel Willis; Write It, Do It: First, Ellen O’Toole and Rachel Willis.