The Science

Olympiad tournaments are rigorous academic interscholastic competitions

that consist of a series of individual and team events which students

prepare for during the year. The competitions follow the format of popular

board games, TV shows and athletic games. These challenging and motivational

events are well balanced between the various science disciplines of biology,

earth science, chemistry, physics, computers and technology.

Although Rising

Starr is hoping to achieve its first national championship this year,

team sponsor Marge Counts says that Science Olympiad is more than just

a competition, it is a spring board to inspire students in their pursuit

of a science career. Counts also adds that while students learn

more about science, they are helping to improve the quality of life for

everyone.

"Rising Starr is proud to represent the state of

Georgia at the national competition. As we enter the new millennium, knowledge

is more critical than ever before, and this team, striving to attain excellence,

has a desire to make a difference in our future as well as their own,"

says Counts.

Rising Starr, along with Booth and McIntosh, will compete

at the national competition May 17-18 at the University of Delaware.