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Brahma Science Bowl Team Competes in DC
DIAMOND BAR, CA—A stellar group of Diamond Bar High School (DBHS) students took 3rd place in their division during the 2016 National Science Bowl held this month in Washington, D.C.
DBHS team members Miriam Sun, Jeff Chow, Leslie Sim, Ben Chen, and Brandon Hung qualified for nationals after winning the regional competition in February.
The academic competition tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics, with more than 14,000 students from across the country participating in the bowl each year.
“Our students played brilliantly, showing strong competitive spirit, and sportsmanship,” said science teacher Jose Marquez who coaches the team with math teacher Latitia Thomas.
Teams face off in a fast-paced format as they answer questions about biology, chemistry, Earth science, physics, energy, and math.
After getting off to a slow start and losing the first two rounds, the Diamond Bar students regrouped and won six consecutive rounds by impressive margins.
In the exciting last round, while down 14 points, DBHS buzzed in and answered the final question, along with a bonus question, earning the needed points to end the game in a tie.
“I have never been more proud to be a Brahma!” said Marquez adding that DBHS, one of the largest public schools at the competition, was just one point away from moving on to the next round.
“Our students achieved academic success while competing with class and poise. They left an indelible mark at the event.”
The National Science Bowl was created in 1991 to encourage students to excel in math and science and pursue careers in those fields.
The two seniors on the DBHS team are doing just that.
Next year, Miriam Sun will study biology at Caltech, while Jeff Chow plans to focus on bioengineering at Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
“Attending the National Science Bowl with some of Diamond Bar’s best and brightest was definitely a highlight from high school!” Chow said.
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Diamond Bar High took 3rd-place awards in their division at the 2016 National Science Bowl held April 27-May in Washington D.C. Shown: Advisors Jose Marquez and Latitia Thomas, with students Brandon Hung, Jeff Chow, Miriam Sun, Leslie Sim, and Ben Chen.
Diamond Bar High students compete during the 2016 National Science Bowl.