Paula Porter, for the Gazette The Science Olympiad teams from Washington Middle School and Calumet High School competed in last months tournament in Marquette. Pictured, front row, from left to right are: Sofia Mattila, Cooper Lizzadro, Genevieve Baker, Ellie Kesti, Quinn Aldredge, Colton Spagnotti, Joe Kaura, Chloe Myhren, Tenley Goldsworthy. Back row, Vivian Robb, Gwenyth Skoog, Justin Weber, Noah Dyni, Dixie LeFebvre, Daniel Garrow, Marshall Baker, Lorelei Fryer, Josie Johnson.

MARQUETTE — CLK’s Washington Middle School and Calumet High School teams competed in the Region 1 Science Olympiad tournament held on Feb. 21 at Northern Michigan University in Marquette.

The Washington Middle School team captured first place in Division B garnering 18 medals in 23 events. Its performance in Marquette advanced the WMS team to the state final.

Lorelei Fryer of Calumet High School had a very good showing in Division C earning three medals. This qualifies Fryer to compete in three events as Gold Bids independently at the state finals at Michigan State University April 25.

Last month’s accomplishments mark the second straight year the WMS team has scored first place among all teams teams competing from the Upper Peninsula.

The teams are coached by Darrell Hendrickson, John Asiala and Tim Porter