Walton Science Olympiad competed at the University of Pennsylvania Science Olympiad (SOUP) invitational on January 14, 2026—one of the most competitive college-sponsored tournaments in the country, featuring 70+ teams and over 1,000 students.
Our teams delivered outstanding performances:
- Overall: A Team 19th, B Team 32nd
- Engineering CAD (A Team): 6th place – Caroline and Sean
- Robot Tour (A Team): 5th place – Anna and Sophia
- Hovercraft (B Team): 1st place – Aishu and Ananya
- Electric Vehicle (B Team): 6th place – Brinda and Hannah
A special shout-out to our incredible coaches, Doug Wolfe and Matt Curtis—their hands-on guidance, leadership, and tireless commitment were instrumental every step of the way. Walton SO continues to reach new heights because of their passion and mentorship.
Thank you as well to our parents and chaperons for your constant support.