Dutch Fork Middle Take Sixth Place in State Science Olympiad

Dutch Fork Middle School students finished 6th overall and earned several individual awards in this year’s South Carolina Science Olympiad at Newberry College on Feb. 23. 

This was the first year that the school participated in the event. The state Science Olympiad is a part of a national competition in which students tested their math and science skills in written tests and projects.

Dutch Fork Middle's team was coached by Alan Lominack, a science teacher at the school. 

“The performance of the Dutch Fork Middle School team is a testament to the hard work of the students and staff, and we congratulate them for this outstanding accomplishment,” said Leann Iacuone, District Coordinator of Science Instruction.

Results of the Dutch Fork Middle School team include: 

6th Place - Experimental Design

• Isaac C.
• Sofia St. M.
• Dallas Z.

5th Place - Food Science

• George C. 
•  Nina V.

2nd Place - Heredity

• George C. 
• Nina V. 

2nd Place - Keep the Heat

• Isaac C. 

4th Place - Meteorology

• Sofia St. M.
•  Dallas Z.

3rd Place - Road Scholar

•  George C. 

4th Place - Shock Value

• Isaac C. 

Submitted by Lexington-Richland 5's Office of Public Information