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Science Olympiad team excels at invitational

Elena Yu, Reporter • March 11, 2022

Science Olympiad competed in the Allendale High School Science Olympiad Invitational on Saturday, February 26. The team placed second out of 18 teams, with 15 students receiving medals or ribbons in 19...

Science Olympiad recruits new members with applications

Emma Steury, Reporter • September 28, 2021

Science Olympiad is looking for new members to join their team. Applications are due by 3 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 19th. Interested students can send an email to head coach Mike Reed at [email protected] in...

Science teacher creates change in everyday lives

Natalie Dupuis, Assigning Editor • March 18, 2021

Laughter fills the air as science teacher Roger Glass struggles to spit out his famous fish story while he gags on his words. He pauses from time to time to keep himself from vomiting like he’s...

Although Science O season was canceled, seniors move on and take experiences with them

Ben Pease, Arts and Entertainment Editor • May 15, 2020

Along with many other clubs and sports, the Science Olympiad team faced the cancelation of their season due to the coronavirus outbreak this spring. Senior Samantha Kasbohm was full of disappointment...

GHHS Science Olympiad team places 16th at national tournament

Morgan Womack, Co-Editor-In-Chief • May 23, 2018

Science Olympiad teams from across the country competed in the National Science Olympiad tournament on Saturday, May 19 at Colorado State University. The GHHS team placed 16th overall with a total score...

GHHS Science Olympiad returning to nationals

Sophia Jaeger and Morgan Womack • April 30, 2018

The Grand Haven High School Science Olympiad team is back. After two years of not qualifying for nationals, they placed second overall at the state tournament. Now their focus is on preparing for the national...

Science Olympiad comes in fourth

Alexis VanSingel, News Editor • May 3, 2016

Over the weekend, Grand Haven Science Olympiad came in fourth place at the state tournament. The team received 29 total medals and seven event state titles. They celebrated their victories, including...

Regional tournament to determine future for Science Olympiad team

Micala Carpenter, Reporter • March 18, 2016

The Science Olympiad team will compete in the regional tournament this weekend at Grand Valley State University. If the team places in one of the top 10 spots, the members get to move on to the state event...

Science Olympiad team prepares for regional tournament at Grand Valley State University

Megan Kostner, Reporter • March 17, 2016

The Science Olympiad members can be found studying in classrooms long after school has ended. From practice tests in the academic events to sanding down wood to make planes, students have spent months...

Science Olympiad team prepares for regional tournament at Grand Valley State University

Tressa Bathke, Senior Staff Reporter • March 25, 2015

The Science Olympiad team has high hopes of achieving their 24th regional title as they compete at Grand Valley State University on March 28. “I think we’ll do pretty solid in all events,” senior...

Mike Reed remains with Science Olympiad

Emily Bruch, News Editor • September 11, 2014

There were many changes to the staff list over the summer, but there is one familiar face students will continue to see roaming the halls. Although he retired from teaching chemistry last school year,...

Science Olympiad team sweeps Regionals

Vlasia Niotis, Web Editor • April 1, 2014

The Science Olympiad team won first place in the high school division at the regional tournament held at Grand Valley State University last Saturday. They had the low score of 75 points. Both of the middle...