U.S. Physics Olympiad for Middle School Students
2021 Winners
The Physics Olympiad, which was held on April 29, 2021, attracted 1,012 participants from nearly every state. The historic event comprised two sessions that challenged students to answer questions and solve problems based on current, U.S. physical-science curricula.
The Olympiad Committee not only made awards to 15 outstanding middle-school participants, it made a point of acknowledging every student who rose to the challenge of participating in this national, academic competition – especially since it is in a field that many students find daunting. The Committee noted that participation in the competition was an important academic milestone that provided students with positive momentum for further study of physics, math, and other sciences.
First Place
Alessandra Shires
NSU University-School
Coaches: Mrs. Jessica Lanzetta and Mrs. Mairim Hernandez
Second Place
Dante Midei
NSU University-School
Coach: Mrs. Jessica Lanzetta
Jay Falsetta
North Huron Schools
Coach: Mrs. Julie Case
Morgan Walia-Peters
Hoboken Middle School
Coaches: Dr. Robin Baskinger and Mrs. Anna C. Marra
Tyler Greenee
NSU University-School
Coach: Mrs. Jessica Lanzetta
Peter Franco
Hoboken Middle School
Co
Chase Ross
NSU University-School
Coach: Mrs. Jessica Lanzetta
Adriana Morono
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Coach: Mrs. Lisamarie Tusa
Madison Walia-Peters
Hoboken Middle School
Coaches: Dr. Robin Baskinger and Mrs. Anna C. Marra
Third Place
Demir Daniels
Booker T. Washington Academy
Coaches: Mrs. Nicolette Roque and Dr. Laura F. Main
Beatrice Olney
Hoboken Middle School
Coaches: Dr. Robin Baskinger and Mrs. Anna C. Marra
Isabella Bujans
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Coach: Mrs. Lisamarie Tusa
Silvia Toledo
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Coach: Mrs. Lisamarie Tusa
Merisha Fernando
Sara M. Gilmore Academy
Coach: Mrs. Lisamarie Tusa
Alexander Kolb
Hannibal Middle School
Coach: Mrs. Kailea Griffen
