Huntington’s Science Olympians Earn Medals

Huntington High School’s Science Olympiad team is in the midst of a remarkable year filled with achievements and personal growth.

The Blue Devils recently shined against the best of the best in a competition at Hauppauge High School, garnering 25th place in a field of 63 teams. “Months of preparation went into this success, with each team member focusing on their specialized events,” said Kevene Lowrie, the district’s chairperson of science, K-12. “Under the exceptional leadership of head coaches Matt Ligouri and Amelia Saggese, the team was well-prepared for the season.”

Jaipreet Singh and Michael Mendikyan took fourth place in the Air Trajectory category and Sena Knopf and Rachel Huth earned a sixth place medal in the Dynamic Planet division, “impressive accomplishments in a highly competitive field,” Ms. Lowrie said. “Their passion and commitment were truly inspiring.”

The team’s success was driven by its dedicated student officers, which include Emma Polinsky (president), Claire Parks (vice president), Naomi Lyons (co-vice president), Jordana Boxer (treasurer), Rachel Huth (co-treasurer), Audrey Sherwood (secretary) and Sena Knopf (public relations coordinator). “Their leadership and commitment played a crucial role in guiding the team throughout the season,” Ms. Lowrie said.

With several fundraisers and events on the horizon, Huntington’s Science Olympiad team is excited to continue building on this year’s momentum.

“Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets,” according to the organization’s website. “Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology. By combining events from all disciplines, Science Olympiad encourages a wide cross-section of students to get involved. Emphasis is placed on active, hands-on group participation. Through Science Olympiad, students, teachers, parents, principals and business leaders bond together and work toward a shared goal.”