Science Olympiad Excels at Fairfax Invitational

I wanted to share results from the Fairfax Invitational Science Olympiad tournament, which was completely hosted and run by Fairfax High School in Fairfax, VA. Medals were awarded to 1st-6th place in each event and trophies were awarded to 1st-6th place overall school performance. This was the largest tournament ever attended by TFSSO, with 70 teams representing 27 schools from across Virginia, DC, Maryland, and Pennsylvania participating. Competition was fierce, with almost every school attending the tournament (25/27) earning at least one medal.

I am excited to share that medals were earned in 4 events by TFS Emerald and that TFS Emerald team earned 16th place overall out of the 70 teams. Way cool! Additionally, it was the debut tournament for students on TFS Alabaster and they represented us very well earning top 25 in 4 events! What an accomplishment! Finally, TFS Obsidian showed up with a determined spirit despite a thinner than normal roster (only 2/3 full). Many stepped in to support their teammates as last-minute partners and put in great work. Well done!

Below is the breakdown of top 25 results from the tournament for each TFSSO team, with earned medals indicated in yellow text. Full tournament results can be found here.

TFS Emerald
- Astronomy (Madeline M, Owen S): 22 
- Boomilever (Eli C, Sofia S): 11
- Bungee Drop (John B, Oscar D): 3 
- Circuit Lab (Hayes B, Oscar D): 21
- Codebusters (John B, Eli C, Nati Y): 12
- Dynamic Planet (John B, Eli C): 11
- Electric Vehicle (Owen S, Peter W): 24
- Entomology (Nina I, Nati Y): 15
- Helicopter (Luna B, Sofia S as a sub): 9 
- Hovercraft (Jack J, Lucy L): 6 
- Machines (Eli C, Jack J): 3
- Materials Science (Luna B, Sofia S): 15
- Remote Sensing (Hayes B, Peter W): 19 
- Robot Tour (John B, Owen S): 1 
- Rocks and Minerals (Nina I, Nati Y): 11

TFS Obsidian
- Helicopter (Claire G, Avery M): 12

TFS Alabaster
- Bungee Drop (Eli H, Emory S): 11
- Forensics (Emory B, Annie R): 22
- Machines (Eli H, Peter D as a sub): 21
- Materials Science (Emory B, Annie R): 17

Our teams continue to show that they are ready to compete against top level schools and I am proud and honored to work with them. It is so much fun!