Sherman Oaks School Places Second In The LADWP Science Bowl

LOS ANGELES, CA — Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies High School earned second place in the 30th Annual LADWP Regional Science Bowl.

North Hollywood Senior High School won the 30th Annual LADWP Regional Science Bowl, earning a chance to compete at the National Science Bowl.

North Hollywood Senior High School will be among eight California teams to compete among more than 60 high school regional champions from throughout the country including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico at the Department of Energy National Science Bowl.

During the virtual event Saturday, the team demonstrated "a remarkable understanding of advanced science, math and technology concepts," according to a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power press release.

The team will also receive the Melinda Rho Memorial Trophy named in memory of the late LADWP employee and dedicated Science Bowl volunteer.

Venice Senior High School placed third and Harvard- Westlake Upper School came in fourth.

The national semi-finals of the U.S. Department of Energy National Science Bowl will be held virtually May 7 for middle school teams and May 21 for high school teams and the top eight teams will compete in the National Championship, July 8-12 in Washington D.C., according to the event website.

City News Service