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Photos: 13th annual Elementary Science Olympiad

McConnell Elementary third-grader Ty Hoffman throws his paper airplane during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn. McConnell Elementary third-grader Ty Hoffman throws his paper airplane during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

By Staff photos by C.B. Schmelter May 8, 2019 1 min read

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Elementary Science Olympiad

Big Ridge Elementary fourth-grader Isaiah Lane, left, and third-grader Alex Jackson prepare to launch a marshmallow from their catapult during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

E.L. Ross Elementary fourth-graders Millie Freeman, left, and Claire Wendorf prepare to launch a marshmallow from their catapult during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Hixson Elementary third-grader Zo Shelton drops her helicopter during the Chopper Challenge event during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

The Montessori School fifth-grader Jack Stout, right, looks on as third-grader Isaac Koller prepares to fire their rocket during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Alison Elementary fifth-grader Sofia Lima works on a Rubik's Cube in the hallway during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Orchard Knob Elementary fifth-grader William Boyd Jr. works on his paper airplane during the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Barger Academy of Fine Arts fourth-grader Tristin Jarrett tries to figure out how many Starbursts are in a sphere during the Estimania event in the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

DuPont Elementary fourth-graders Tristin Jada McCallie, left, and Macie Madewell work during the Estimania event in the 13th annual regional elementary science olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.

Students from area elementary schools competed in the 13th annual regional elementary Science Olympiad at the Ray C. Albright Omniplex on the campus of Chattanooga State Community College on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 in Chattanooga, Tenn.