November 6, 2015

 

A $3000 gift was presented to KHS Science Olympiad to fund travel expenses and purchase supplies  for various competitive events. Susan Butler, sponsor of Science Olympiad at Kingwood High School accepted the funds from Rotarians at the October 28^th meeting..

 

Three students, Sreeya Cherio, Katie Merola and Gaurav Gawankar presented a robotic arm  project that they had developed. They were also in the gift presentation.

 

The funds will assist with travel expenses to 5 different competitions, Cy Falls Invitational, MIT-LSCK, Langham Creek Invitational, Regional Tournament and Texas A & M State Tournament.

Science Olympiad competitions are like academic track meets, consisting of a series of 23-28 team events in each division (Division B is middle school; Division C is high school). Each year, a portion of the events are rotated to reflect the ever-changing nature of genetics, earth science, chemistry, anatomy, physics, geology, mechanical engineering and technology.

 

Science Olympiad events typically require two teammates so that students learn the value of working as a team, discovering and optimizing the skills of each team member. The knowledge required for the high school competitions is typically at the college or post –college/professional level. Individual medals are awarded on an event by event basis but only the overall team standing at the conclusion of the competition is declared a winner.

 

The Rotary Club of Humble is committed to investing in the future of our children and providing the opportunity to change lives thru education.

 

The Rotary Club of Humble raises community gift funds via its annual Humble Rotary Festival, Eat Fish, Change Lives , Catfish Fry and Car show. The community supports this event via purchase of $100 raffle tickets for a new car, sponsorships from more than 50  business and individuals, and participation in several auction events. More than 1200 attended the catfish fry and car show  event last year..This year’s event will be April 16^th, 2016 at the Humble Civic Center Arena.

 

 

 

Rotary brings together a global network of volunteer leaders dedicated to tackling the world’s most pressing humanitarian challenges. Rotary connects 1.2 million members of more than 35,000 Rotary clubs in over 200 countries and geographical areas. Their work impacts lives at both the local and international levels, from helping families in need in their own communities to working toward a polio-free world. For more information, visit www.humblerotary.com or www.Rotary.org .