This past Wednesday, our amazing 5th and 6th grade students represented Chestnut Ridge at the Bedford County Envirothon, competing among 13 total teams in the elementary division. Chestnut Ridge proudly fielded 4 of those teams—2 from 5th grade and 2 from 6th grade—and brought home some impressive results!
🏆 Highlights from the Day:
🥈 6th Grade Team (Blaine Conlon, Treven Willey, Kayne Burkett, Alexander Leister, Liam Clark, Owen Croner):
⭐ 2nd Place Overall in total points!
🌲 3rd in Forestry and Soils and Land Use
🐻 Tied for 3rd in Wildlife and Aquatic Ecology
🥇 6th Grade Team (Valeree Vasquez, Josalyn Bartholow, Sara High, Gunner Caton, Uriah Elliott):
🏞️ 1st Place in Soils and Land Use
🥈 5th Grade Team (Ryder Foreman, Matt MacGregor, Odin Zeznanski, Brody Plush, Mason Davis, Andrew Fitzhugh):
💧 2nd Place in Aquatic Ecology
🐿️ 5th Grade Team (Brenna McCorkle, Emmy McKee, Clara Miller, Aleah Ross, Shelby Rager, Anna High):
🌿 4th Highest Score (5th place due to tie) in Wildlife
We are so proud of all our students who participated with enthusiasm, teamwork, and a passion for the environment! 💚
📸 Check out the photos of our 6th grade teams receiving their awards and a group shot of all four CR teams that took part in this great event!