SGASD Students Shine at York County Envirothon Competition

Congratulations to our outstanding Spring Grove students who recently showcased their environmental knowledge at the York County Conservation District’s Envirothon competitions!

At the 5th & 6th Grade Envirothon, two SGI teams took on tough challenges in Forestry, Wildlife, Aquatics, and Current Environmental Issues, competing against 45 other York County schools. Their efforts paid off:

• Optimus Owls – 8th Place and Top-10 ribbon
  • Olivia Page, Silas Gardner, Lucas Fricke, Breeana Becker, Julia White
     
• Mighty Maples – 21st Place
  • Lucas Topper, Ellie Portzline, Quinn Bolton, Lena Henry, Briana Rodriguez, Melania Adragna
     

Pictured: Optimus Owls

Both teams finished in the top half of the county — an amazing accomplishment!

Meanwhile, six teams of 3rd and 4th graders proudly represented SGASD at the elementary-level competition, which included 66 teams from across the county. After seven months of preparation, these young environmentalists took tests in Aquatics, Forestry, and Wildlife, earning recognition for both their knowledge and creativity. At this level, teams earn one of 3 categories, Bronze, Silver, or Gold:

• New Salem Ridiculous Rattlers – Gold Category, 10th Place + “Creative Hat” Team Winner
  • Alex Hall, Norah Pisano, Edwin Frizzell, Oliver Kaltreider, Elias Mohanlall
     
• Spring Grove Lancer Leaves – Gold Category, 11th Place
  • Eli Zorbaugh, Shiloh Crimmel, Connor Ford, Jamie Laucks, Ingrid Barshinger
     
• Spring Grove Scientific Squirrels – Silver Category, 21st Place
  • Maverick Carrington-Gillis, Harper Castillo, Fyten Johnson, Owen Lewis, Quinten McGonigal
     
• Paradise Daring Dolphins – Silver Category, 18th Place
  • Logan Jansky, Ella Henry, Isaac Jansky, Klaire Beard, Hunter Billet
     
• New Salem Rattle Snakes – Silver Category, 26th Place
  • Natalie Riddle, Vivian Donavos, Zoe Donavos, Corbin Einsig, Abigail Burton
     
• Paradise Angry Eagles – Silver Category, 32nd Place
  • Kasen Smith, June Pieper, Abel Gardner, Javante Louey, Ellie McCormick
     

Pictured: Ridiculous Rattlers

We are incredibly proud of every team for their commitment, teamwork, and growing environmental awareness.

Envirothon is the largest environmental education competition in the nation, engaging students in months of hands-on learning in aquatics, forestry, soils, wildlife, and a rotating current environmental issue. The event emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, stewardship, and independent research skills, all while aligning with state and national science standards.

Huge thanks to SGI teachers Mrs. Lisa Catlin and Mr. Chris Tanczos, and SGE teacher Ms. Beth Mowry for their leadership and support of these future environmental stewards!