Harrisonburg High School Wins Statewide Envirothon

Harrisonburg High School placed first overall in Virginia’s 2022 Dominion Energy Envirothon State Competition, held at Eastern Mennonite University May 15 & 16, 2022. Harrisonburg competed with teams representing 14 high schools, a museum group and a 4-H Club throughout Virginia to earn the title of State Champions. 

 The Harrisonburg HS team has the opportunity to travel to Oxford, Ohio on July 24-30, 2022 to represent Virginia as they compete at the National Conservation Foundation’s Envirothon against teams from across the United States, Canada,          and China for a chance to earn thousands of dollars in scholarship prizes. 

Pictured (l-r): Julia Pilipenko- Dominion, Gretchen Cessna-Coach, Grisell Plata Gayosso, Kim Portillo Martinez, Timothy Violett, Anish Aradhey, An Pham, Maura Christian- VASWCD

Envirothon competitions consist of five “in-the-field” test stations – soils, wildlife, aquatics, forestry and a current environmental issue – which challenge teams to answer questions in both written and hands-on formats. During an oral presentation, teams present their environmental solution to industry and natural resource professionals who serve as judges. The issue for the 2022 Dominion Energy Envirothon was “Waste to Resources” and teams presented solutions to address increased waste being produced in a Homeowner Association scenario.

 

“Protecting the environment and supporting our communities are key components of our mission.” said Hunter A. Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. “Envirothon proudly promotes both as these students will become future leaders of environmental sustainability.”

 

Dominion Energy has been the primary sponsor of Virginia’s local, regional and statewide Envirothons since 2012, with annual funding provided by its Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation. Envirothon is run by the Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts and Virginia’s 47 Soil and Water Conservation Districts. 

 

Individuals interested in volunteering or learning more about starting an Envirothon team at their high school, 4-H, FFA, Ecology club or home school group, should contact their local Soil and Water Conservation District or the VASWCD at (804) 559-0324.

Harrisonburg High School placed first overall in Virginia’s 2022 Dominion Energy Envirothon State Competition, held at Eastern Mennonite University May 15 & 16, 2022. Harrisonburg competed with teams representing 14 high schools, a museum group and a 4-H Club throughout Virginia to earn the title of State Champions.  Photo: Shenandoah Valley Soil & Water Conservation District


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