2014-2015
Goff Middle School Places 5th at Science Olympiad State Championships – Posted April 22, 2015
The Howard L. Goff Middle School Science Olympiad team continued its tradition of success this weekend when it placed fifth in the state championships in Syracuse, N.Y. Just 35 teams out of 233 middle schools even qualified for the state championships.
“It’s been a privilege for me to work with such dedicated and talented students this year,” said head coach Linda Pavlick. “I am so proud of their performances, both individually and as a team. The support we’ve received from the District and the parents were outstanding. I thank you all.”
The students won medals in 11 of 25 events, totaling 23 medals. Students that received medals were:
Ninth Graders:
- Allie Radin – 5 medals
- Fritz Howard – 3 medals
- Abby Radin – 2 medals
- Peter Sergay – 2 medals
- Neil Laya – 1 medal
Eighth Graders:
- Adam DiCesare – 2 medals
- Sam Koblensky – 2 medals
- Sydney Lemire – 1 medal
- Kate Burns – 1 medal
- George Culver – 1 medal
- Kelly Nagel – 1 medal
- Nadia Sabo – 1 medal
Seventh Grader:
- Owen Ball – 1 medal
The team was coached by Linda Pavlick, John Cirincione, Shawn Yearsley and Program Assistant Donnamarie Vlieg.
The Goff Middle School team advanced to the state championships by winning the Hudson Valley Regional Championship on March 21 at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School in Central Valley, N.Y.
Goff Middle School Wins Science Olympiad Regional; Advances to State Championship – Posted March 26, 2015
The Howard L. Goff Middle School Science Olympiad team won the Hudson Valley Regional Championship on Saturday at Monroe-Woodbury Middle School in Central Valley, N.Y. By winning the regional tournament, they have qualified for the New York State Championships which will be held on April 17 and 18 at Minoa High School in East Syracuse, N.Y.
This is the second Science Olympiad team from the District to compete in a state championship this year. Columbia’s team, which recruits students from Goff as they get older, recently won the state championship and advanced to the national championships.
Goff Middle School placed third in last year’s state championship.
At the regional tournament this past weekend, Goff’s team defeated nine other schools and earned 43 medals (13 gold, 11 silver, 7 bronze, 12 fourth through sixth place).
“This team has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to learning, facing new challenges and working together,” said head coach Linda Pavlick. “Their accomplishments honor the East Greenbush School District, Goff Middle School, Columbia High School and the wonderful support received from their parents.”
Goff’s team is comprised of 27 students.
7th graders: Nina Tedeschi, Owen Ball and Zed Fermon. 8th graders: Abby Pauli, Adam DiCesare, Elena Ferrari, George Culver, Kate Burns, Kelly Nagel, Nadia Sabo, Samuel Koblensky and Sydney Lemire. 9th graders: Abby Radin, Albert Chang, Alex Bellisario, Allie Radin, Avi Mukherjee, Cameron Plowinske, Cheyenne Lentz, Corey Curran, Emily Olds, Fritz Howard, Morgan Childs, Neil Laya, Nikhil Bhat, Pete Tedeschi, and Peter Sergay.
Gold Medals:
Abby Radin and Kate Burns - Disease Detective
Alex Bellisario and Nina Tedeschi - Dynamic Planet
Avi Mukherjee and Peter Sergay - Experimental Design
George Culver and Cameron Plowonske - Green Generation
Allie Radin and Nadia Sabo - Meteorology
Neil Laya and Sidney Lemire - Solar System
Fritz Howard and Owen Ball - Wheeled Vehicle
Allie Radin and Fritz Howard - Invasive Species
Peter Sergay, Albert Chang and Kelly Nagel - Picture This
Peter Sergay and Avi Mukherjee - Anatomy & Physiology
Corey Curran and Adam DiCesare - Crave The Wave
Peter Sergay and Adam DiCesare - Bridge Building
Morgan Childs and Cheyenne Lentz - Potions & Poisons
Silver Medals:
Allie Radin and Nadia Sabo - Bio-Process Lab
Neil Laya and Zed Fermon - Entomology
Allie Radin, Abby Radin and Cameron Plowinske - Picture This
Allie Radin and Sydney Lemire - Anatomy & Physiology
Abby Radin and Kate Burns - Dynamic Planet
Sam Koblensky and George Culver - Crave The Wave
Sam Koblensky and George Culver - Elastic Launched Glider
Kelly Nagel and Elena Ferrari - Solar System
Avi Mukherjee and Nikhil Bhat - Invasive Species
Abby Pauli and Peter Sergay - Potions & Poisons
Emily Olds and Pete Tedeschi - Meteorology
Bronze Medals:
Nikhil Bhat and Avi Mukherjee - Meteorology
Kelly Nagel and Elena Ferrari - Crime Busters
Corey Curran and Adam DiCesare - Dynamic Planet
Cameron Plowinske and Zed Fermon - Can’t Judge a Powder
Cameron Plowinske and Owen Ball - Fossils
Cameron Plowinske and Zed Fermon - Potions & Poisons
Neil Laya and Owen Ball - Bottle Rocket
http://www.egcsd.org/news/2014-15/20150326-Goff-Middle-School-Wins-Science-Olympiad-Regional.php
The Howard L. Goff Middle School Science Olympiad team placed fifth in the state championships in April in Syracuse, N.Y. Just 35 teams out of 233 middle schools even qualified for the state championships.