Young Wizards Back from Yale Physics Olympics

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Bay View Academy AP Physics students competed in the Yale Physics Olympics on Oct. 15 in New Haven.

The physics wizards put their best foot forward outfitted in academic regalia inspired by the Harry Potter character.

Jaclyn Levesque, of Cranston, Hannah Cabral, of Tiverton, Amelia Brown, of Seekonk, Mass., all seniors, and Rebekah Pendrak, a junior from North Providence, made up the fourth team representing the Academy at the annual event hosted by the Physics Department at Yale University.

"In its 19th year, the Yale Physics Olympics is a one-day competition that includes a variety of short, hands-on experiments and problem-solving activities, and a challenging Fermi quiz," according to Ann Swain, school spokeswoman. "The theme for the day is 'Physics is Fun. In a setting of friendly and spirited competition, it is first and foremost a chance for participants to release their 'inner geek' and to enjoy fellowship with like-minded high school physics students in a university campus setting."

The Bay View students joined more than 200 students from high schools around New England and New York.

They secured the Bay View's third win for Best Costume with their “Slug Club” inspired outfits. The Slug Club is a group of elite students in the fictional wizarding world of Harry Potter.

Photo Caption: Bay View Slug Club at Yale Physics Olympics, Jaclyn Levesque, of Cranston, Hannah Cabral, of Tiverton, Amelia Brown, of Seekonk, Mass., all seniors, and Rebekah Pendrak, of North Providence, a junior.

Photo Credit: Alex Zhang YC ’18