St. Andrews hosts 35th annual Science Olympiad

LAURINBURG — St. Andrews University held its 35th annual Science Olympiad regional tournament on March 30. SAU Director of Logistics Rooney Coffman was again responsible for the event and has been involved in this event since its early beginnings at St. Andrews in 1974.

As always, the John Blue Lab, which is two-thirds the size of a football field, was a huge hit and allows ample room for spectators to watch the students competing. Events such as Ping Pong Parachute were held in the DeTamble Library that boasts a three-story atrium. All the visiting students and faculty had a great time competing in the 23 different events held around the school.

The Spirit Award was given to St. John Paul II Catholic School (Southern Pines) for its positive and encouraging attitudes. The Outstanding Coach Award went to Jennifer Bellmore and Kim Patterson from West Pine Middle for their excellent guidance. The Outstanding Volunteer Award went to Regina Drake-Parguey, a 2016 St. Andrews alum, who has traveled from her home in Virginia for the past three years to be an event leader.

Eleven schools from eight counties competed in the events. St. John Paul II Catholic School’s varsity team will be moving on to the state tournament on April 26-27 to be held at NC State University in Raleigh.

Placings

— Junior Varsity Teams (medals and trophies)

First: Sun Valley Middle School (moving on to states)

Second: Alpha Academy

Third: St. John Paul II Catholic School

Fourth: Crain’s Creek Middle School

— Varsity Teams (medals and trophies)

First: St. John Paul II Catholic School (moving on to states)

Second: West Pine Middle School

Third: Parkwood Middle School

Fourth: Sun Valley Middle School

Fifth: Crain’s Creek Middle School

Sixth: NC STEM Academy

Seventh: Alpha Academy

— Combined Scores – Placings (First Place Overall Winners)

First: St. John Paul II Catholic School (V)

Second: West Pine Middle School (V)

Third: Parkwood Middle School (V)

Fourth: Crain’s Creek Middle School (V)

Fifth: Sun Valley Middle School (V)

Sixth: NC STEM Academy (V)

Seventh: Sun Valley Middle School (JV)

Eighth: Alpha Academy (V)

Ninth: Alpha Academy (JV)

10th: St. John Paul II Catholic School (JV)

11th: Crain’s Creek Middle School (JV)

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