THS Student Wins Medals in International Geography Olympiad

Harikrishnan Sanil, a junior at Troy High School, placed impressively at the International Geography Olympiad and World History Bee championships in Berlin, Germany. These contests test the skills of students worldwide, and help promote global geography education. As part of Team-USA, Sanil proudly represented the United States--and Troy, Michigan--earning the following accolades:

--Gold Medal in Berlin Treasure Hunt & Geography Quiz (Junior Varsity); and

--Bronze Medal in Berlin Conference Simulation (Junior Varsity).

The Berlin conference was the grand finale, the culmination of a year-long series of exams (written & practical), quizzes and several other competitions in various formats at state, national and international levels.

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Photo credit: Coach: Sanil Neelakantan