Westport Middle School Students Compete In Science Olympiad

WESTPORT, CT — Coleytown Middle School recently competed in the Science Olympiad competition at IAR Middle School in Farmington. The team comprised of approximately 12 students in grades 6, 7 and 8, who competed in 23 exciting and rigorous events.

According to a news release, students were given an opportunity to display their knowledge in the most innovative ways. Some students built a hover craft out of common materials and were able to use it to compete at the state level.

CMS competed in the majority of the 23 events, ranging from knowledge of the solar system to building rubber band propelled air planes that have controlled flying patterns. This was the team's first experience participating in the Science Olympiad, and the competitors were very strong.

Max Rudin and Asmi Rudra were rewarded with the silver medal for the Solar System event. To compete and win a medal in any Science Olympiad event is a challenge for any team. The parents that were involved were very impressed with the enthusiasm that the competition brought to their children.

CMS could not have done it without the support of the parents and the great students who were eager to study harder than ever before, and will be ready to get back into the battle next year.

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