The Cape High team participated in the annual Delaware Science Olympiad, held at Delaware State University on March 2nd. This marked the school’s first appearance since 2019. The team of 16 students, including Aaron Tikiob and Joshua Cohen, competed against 44 other high school teams from Delaware in 16 different events.
Tikiob and Cohen earned a bronze medal in the ping pong parachute event, showcasing their dedication and skill. Sahil Patel, Cassidy Johnson, Charles Umanzor, Caitlyn Randall, Kaia Cauffman, Julia Logue were advised by Priscilla Coolbaugh, Stephanie Halter and Peter Burnham.
Coolbaugh praised the team’s achievements and expressed excitement for their future endeavors. Students worked hard in preparation for the competition, utilizing microscopes, building robots and parachutes, and studying for exams. The team’s goal is to expand to a full 15-student roster and possibly add a second team in the future.
The Science Olympiad aims to inspire students in their science education through challenging competitions. Sponsors this year included the Delaware Nature Society, Penn Medicine CAREs and the Delaware Environmental Institute. Events ranged from labs and tests to building challenges, providing a platform for students to showcase their scientific skills.
Community volunteers are always welcome to assist with events on competition day. Individuals interested in getting involved with the Science Olympiad can contact Priscilla Coolbaugh at Cape Henlopen High School. With hard work and passion, the team is poised to achieve even greater success in the next competition.
