McIntosh National Science Bowl team heading to state

Cari Heinonen, Staff

Feb 27, 2026

(Left to right) Sarah Marsh, Andrew Deng, Aadi Vadiya, Vidyut Venkateshwaran, Andrew Lee, Matthew Figer and Abhayjit Saravanan. Photo submitted by Chris Flournoy.

According to the U.S. Department of Energy, the National Science Bowl is a nationwide academic competition that tests students’ knowledge in all areas of science and mathematics. Teams from diverse backgrounds have four students, one alternate and a teacher who serves as an advisor and coach. These teams face-off in a fast-paced question-and-answer format, and are tested on a range of science disciplines including biology, chemistry, earth science, physics, energy and math.

The MHS National Science Bowl team competed at regionals on Saturday, 2/7 at Carrollton High School. The following students placed second overall (4-1) behind Westminster.

Senior Andrew Deng

Senior Aadi Vadiya

Junior Sara Marsh

Junior David Buyukgural

Sophomore Dhyey Pujara

Senior Matthew Figer

Senior Vidyut Venkateshwaran

Sophomore Eshan Shah

Junior Abhayjit Saravanan

Junior Andrew Lee

“We will be moving on to the state competition on [March 6] at UWG [University of West Georgia]” McIntosh National Science Bowl supervisor Chris Flournoy said.

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Cari Heinonen, Staff

Cari Heinonen is a sophomore at McIntosh and this is her second year on the Trail Staff. She plans to focus on photography and writing. Heinonen enjoys listening to music and writing poetry in her free time. Heinonen is a part of the Fashion Club, Animal Care Organization, HOSA, and the Envirothon. Heinonen also holds a job at Chick-Fil-A.