Cape Hatteras Secondary School shines at North Carolina Science Olympiad Tournament; Jessica Polk wins Coach of the Year

Published 1:19 pm Thursday, March 21, 2024

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Science Olympiad team members and coaches from Cape Hatteras Secondary School. Courtesy Dare County Schools

CHSS students Camryn and Isaiah test their wheeled vehicle before the NC Science Olympiad: East Carolina Tournament. Courtesy Dare County Schools

CHSS student Estrella and Science Olympiad coach and CHSS teacher Jessica Polk testing their invention for the Scrambler competition. Courtesy Dare County Schools

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Dare County Schools has announced the outstanding success of Cape Hatteras Secondary School (CHSS) students and staff at the North Carolina Science Olympiad Regional Tournament held Feb. 17 at East Carolina University. CHSS teams showcased their exceptional science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) talents, earning them high rankings within their respective divisions.

The teams, led by math teacher and Science Olympiad head coach Jessica Polk and assistant coach and teacher Julianna Gorges, delivered an impressive performance, securing various accolades across STEM focused events. Polk was also honored with the prestigious Coach of the Year award for her exceptional leadership and guidance.

In reflecting on the teams’ accomplishments, Polk shared her enthusiasm, stating, “This year’s tournament was one of those that will live in my memory bank forever! There were so many little comeback stories embedded in the day, and the kids pushed through every single challenge that came their way.”

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CHSS excelled in the competition, with four teams securing top-three placements in the following categories: Air Trajectory, Disease Detectives, Flight, and Wheeled Vehicle. The scores from the competition highlight the students’ hard work and dedication of CHSS’ Science Olympiad coaches.

Division B Competitions and Rankings (competing against 18 other teams):

Air Trajectory – 2nd Place – Liam, Seaton
Crimebusters – 6th Place – Landen, Seaton
Disease Detectives – 3rd Place – Jack, Sofia
Experimental Design – 6th Place – Liam, Landen, Ellie
Flight – 3rd Place – Paizley, Daniel
Fossils – 5th Place – Jack, Sofia
Reach for the Stars – 6th Place – Camryn, Adair
Towers – 6th Place – Mitxi, Ella
Wind Power – 6th Place – Seaton, Adair
Wheeled Vehicle – 3rd Place – Camryn, Isaiah

Division C Competitions and Rankings (competing against 22 other teams):

Flight – 4th Place – Grace, Alaina
Robot Tour – 4th Place – Grace, Taylor
Wind Power – 5th Place – Silas, Audrey
Scrambler – 7th Place – Sherlyn, Estrella

Dare County Schools extended congratulations to CHSS’ Science Olympiad teams and coaches for their outstanding achievements.

CHSS’ Science Olympiad teams expressed thanks to the Hatteras Island Youth Education Fund for purchasing supplies for the competition and for the community for their continued support.

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