Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology wins 23rd Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl competition
NEWPORT NEWS, VA – Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology continued their winning streak at the 23rd Virginia Regional High School Science Bowl competition on Feb. 3. The U.S. Department of Energy's Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility hosted the in-person event for the first time since 2020.
The Alexandria based team led each round with impressive speed and accuracy. After a day full of buzzers, high-fives, a few blurts and endless adrenaline, TJHSST faced off against Ocean Lakes High from Virginia Beach for the final round and a first place, undefeated win.
The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams of four students, one alternate and a coach compete in a fast-paced question-and-answer format. Each round requires they solve technical problems and answer questions on a range of science topics including biology, chemistry, Earth and space sciences, physics, and math.
“Science Bowl is an opportunity for students to showcase what they have learned through their outstanding STEM education,” said Rhonda Bell, Jefferson Lab science educator administrator and regional coordinator for the DOE National Science Bowl.
Jefferson Lab was proud to host teams from the following schools for the High School Science Bowl:
- Alexandria City High (Alexandria)
- BASIS Independent McLean (McLean)
- Mills E. Godwin High School (Richmond)
- New Horizons Governor's School for Science and Technology (Hampton)
- Heritage High (Newport News)
- Langley High (McLean)
- McLean High (McLean)
- Ocean Lakes High (Virginia Beach)
- St. Christopher's School (Richmond)
- Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology (Alexandria)
2024 Winners:
- First Place: Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology
- Second Place: Ocean Lakes High
- Third Place: Langley High
- Fourth Place: BASIS Independent
As the overall winner of the regional competition, TJHSST will advance to the 2024 National Finals from April 25 -29. The national event consists of each team that won their regional tournament, 69 high school teams and 50 middle school teams from all over the country. Together they will enjoy a full schedule of educational seminars and sightseeing in Washington, D.C. before they start the academic competition.