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Thomas Jefferson Middle School Science Olympiad team from Valparaiso won first place in its division at the state level and will represent Indiana at the national Science Olympiad

The Indiana Science Olympiad competition was held at Indiana University in Bloomington with 30 middle schools competing in events testing science concepts, knowledge, processes, application, and technology including fossils, bridge building, and oceanography

This marks the 26th consecutive year the school's team has participated in nationals and the 23rd state title, with all 16 students earning at least two medals and the team receiving seven first place medals and six second place finishes

The Indiana House of Representatives acknowledges the time and effort that went into the state title and encourages the students to continue pursuing knowledge

The Principal Clerk of the House of Representatives shall transmit a copy of the resolution to team members, head coach Rich Bender, assistant coaches, and the school principal