Brighton High School and Scranton Middle School Shine in Michigan Science Olympiad

In the recent Michigan Science Olympiad, which took place at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo over the weekend, two schools stood out – Brighton High School and Scranton Middle School. While both teams faced tough competition, they managed to hold their own.

The Brighton High School Science Olympiad team excelled in one event, finishing first in the state. Their victory came in the Scrambler event, where teams had to build a small car that traveled a certain distance. Shannan Pereira, the team’s coach and an engineer herself, expressed pride in her students’ hard work and determination. She has been coaching Science Olympiad at the high school for nine years now and was thrilled to see her team succeed.

On the other hand, Scranton Middle School participated in the competition and earned two medals. They finished 20th out of 48 teams in overall competition while the high school squad finished 21st. Pereira commended her students for their performance against some of the best teams in the state. Despite being newcomers to Science Olympiad, she emphasized that their dedication and effort were impressive and highlighted their hard work throughout the season.

Overall, it was a great day for science enthusiasts as both schools showcased their skills and knowledge in various scientific events.