AMC Wins 1st & 2nd Place Overall at Science Olympiad Regionals

Boca Raton, FL (FAU). It was another stunning day for the Archimedean Middle Conservatory Science Olympiad teams, as they were able to win 1st and 2nd place overall at the regional competition for the second year in a row.

This year’s competition, held at Florida Atlantic University, was fiercer than ever with 8 new teams ready to compete for a bid to the state competition. AMC’s teams, named after Greek heroes –Achilles, Heracles, and Perseus- were more than up for the challenge. Like the heroes of yore, they competed honorably and displayed excellence in all their labors.

All told, Team Achilles received 23 gold medals in 11 events, 12 silver medals in 6 events, and 4 bronze medals in 2 events; Team Heracles received 8 gold medals in 4 events, 9 silver medals in 5 events, and 5 bronze medals in 3 events; and Team Perseus received 2 silver medals in 1 event and 6 bronze medals in 3 events. Summing up all three teams, the school received a total of 69 medals: 31 gold, 23 silver, and 15 bronze and in the end proudly lifted the 1st and 2nd place trophies.

Key in this year’s victory was the dedicated group of coaches who, along with Mr. Mendez (8th-grade Philosophy), spent each day trying to bring out the excellence of each individual competitor. These coaches are Mrs. Mendez (7th grade Science), Ms. Daglio (6th grade Science), Ms. Borgmann (6th-grade Mathematics), Mr. Chin (Physical Education), and Ms. Romaguerra (7th grade Philosophy). Special thanks need to be given to all the parents who provided support to the school and the team. Not to be forgotten is the principal of the school, Ms. Moysidis, who embodies ἀρετή, by showing all the students that excellence comes from persistence, determination, and patience.

Now, Archimedean will look to the state competition, hosted at the University of Central Florida on March 19, to display their best efforts in hopes of becoming state champions once again.