June 22, 2018 at 4:26 p.m.
Rhinelander High School students shine in Solar Olympics
Rhinelander High School students shine in Solar Olympics
By Abigail Bostwick-
Held annually by WPS since 1997, Solar Olympics provides students with a unique, fun opportunity to test their solar energy knowledge by competing in 14 different hands-on events. Approximately 200 students from 18 different schools competed.
Solar Olympics is open to schools enrolled in SolarWise for Schools, a program administered by the WPS Community Foundation that helps teachers and students learn about renewable energy. Participating schools receive a renewable energy curriculum, educational training for teachers and maintenance of previously installed solar energy systems at no charge.
The WPS Community Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to improve renewable energy education. It has helped thousands of students learn about solar energy in the classroom and throughout installation of solar energy systems at 56 high schools in the state.
Approximately 200 students from 17 high schools took part, demonstrating their understanding of solar energy, which they used to power small machines and inspire artistic designs. Three competitors in each event received bronze, silver and gold medals.
Local gold medal winners included Lakeland Union High School in the solar T-shirt design and Lakeland Union High School combined with Marinette, Mishicot in the solar art challenge. Tomahawk High School took gold in the solar car race.
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