Maria Regina made history this weekend. In addition to hosting its first-ever Lower Hudson Valley South Division C Science Olympiad, held Saturday, February 7, the renowned all-girls Catholic high school triumphed in the distinguished regional competition that attracted more than 500 young aspiring scientists from 15 high schools.
Maria Regina took home the honors as the top performing team from a Catholic high school and placed in the top 50% of all teams, alongside public high schools in the surrounding area.
In addition, Maria Regina captured two medals and placed in the top 10 in SIX additional events:
Principal Maria Carozza-McCaffrey (Class of ’99) said: “It is impossible to express the enormous pride we all feel for not only how our students stood out academically in this rigorous competition but the incredible hospitality and impact Maria Regina made as the host site on the visiting schools, especially the students who served as our ambassadors,” adding: It was so well-organized, thoughtfully planned, and overall a whole lot of fun! So many individuals contributed to its success, especially Karen Lizzo, Chair of the Mathematics Department and Reena Varma, Chair of the Science Department whose tireless efforts, remarkable patience, and dedication to the success of our students and this program made it such a hit.”
Carozza-McCaffrey noted that Maria Regina received immediate acclaim from the visiting schools and the honor of being named the host site for next year’s High School Division C Science Olympiad Regional Tournament which will be held on February 6
A total of 26 teams, including 2 from Maria Regina, competed in collaborative events that showcase students’ critical thinking and creativity across a wide range of real-world applications in biology, chemistry, physics, earth science, and mechanical engineering, among other disciplines.
The other high schools represented were: Ardsley High School, Eastchester High School, Edgemont High School, Irvington High School, Nanuet High School, Pelham Memorial High School, Rye Country Day School, Rye Neck High School, Scarsdale High School, Stepinac High School, Tappan Zee High School, Tuckahoe High School, The Ursuline School, Yonkers High School