Maui High's science team No Ka Oi

26-Jan-2013

In 2013, the Maui High Sabers’ Science Team proved once again that Maui is truly no ka oi, capturing their fifth state title since 2002 in the Hawaii Regional Science Bowl. The Sabers returned to the champion’s circle going undefeated throughout the January competition at Honolulu Community College.

Maui High School's Science Team, from left to right — Standing: Gabriel Salazar, Christopher Kim and Riley Camp; seated in front: Steven Okada and Bryson Galapon.

The contest

By winning the Science Bowl, the Maui High School Science Department received $500, and each member of its team receives an expenses-paid trip to the National Science Bowl, held in Washington, D.C., April 25-29. Farrington High School’s Team I also placed fourth, winning $200 for the Governors’ Science Department.

The Sabers were led by retired Maui High science teacher Ed Ginoza, who believes competition and studying for the event give the teenangers self-confidence. Ginoza added that the competition also prepares the students for college and real life, in which they need to do a lot of self-preparation.

Since its inception in 1994, more than 1,900 students representing more than 50 schools have participated in the Hawaii Science Bowl.

This squad also repeated as regional champions of the National Ocean Science Bowl at the University of Hawaii in Feburary, defeating Punahou 81-33 in the final round of competition.

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