Science Olympiad Victorious in Region

On Saturday, 19 February 2011, MBA’s Science Olympiad teams headed off to Lipscomb University to once again prove its mettle.

In Division B, our team consisted of (9th graders) Kalyan Chadalavada, Sam Hurd, Tarun Mallipeddi, Sam Papel, (8th graders) Harry Stewart, Matt Miccioli, James Throckmorton, John Triplett, John Tipps, Michael Milam, Kang Huh, and (7th grader) Richie Scherrer. Despite being short-handed and having to rely heavily on four novices, our 12 took on teams from HH, Brentwood Middle, and St. Bernard Academy.

All day long our gentlemen tested, shot, launched and answered science questions ranging from “Astromomy to Zoology”. When the final results were announced, The Moirae and Hermes smiled and the Red rolled on to medal in 22 of 23 events - collecting 12 golds, 6 silvers, and 4 bronzes along the way. This 1st place finished has given us a bid to the state championship at UT Knoxville in April, and yet another trophy to present to Mr. Gioia and the school.

The Division C team was led by seniors Stephen Bedard, Connor Caldwell, Carter Callaway, and Andrew Powell. They were bolstered by juniors Myles Anderson, David Arteaga, Weston Bell, Chris Habermann, Karthik Sastry, and Joe Scherrer and sophomores Adam Bowman, Tom Bu, Colin Caldwell, Hamilton Millwee, and Hunter Tidwell.

The Division C team captured medals in 18 of 23 events with 11 golds, 6 silvers, and 1 bronze, earning us the regional championship for the fourth straight year over regional rivals Martin Luther King High School, Franklin High School, and Harpeth Hall. This win earns us a bid to the state championship at UT Knoxville in April to defend our state title and to earn a bid to the national tournament at the University of Wisconsin in May.