When Curiosity Competes

In this episode of Flight of the Firebirds, Mrs. Castelli, head coach of the Kellenberg Memorial High School Science Olympiad team, joins members of her New York State–bound squad to discuss the program and the excitement surrounding their recent qualification. Seniors Zachary Corallo and Lauren Reyes, along with junior Conor Stanton, take listeners inside the rigorous preparation required for Science Olympiad competitions, while also reflecting on the camaraderie and personal growth fostered along the way. Their accomplishments stand as a shining example of patience, perseverance, and what is possible when bright minds unite with a shared purpose.