Jamestown High took home first place in a state competition and will leave home to compete at the national level.
Jamestown was named the state champion this week in Dominion Environthon’s state competition, according to a press release from Dominion Media.
Teams in the Envirothon competitions go through five field test stations, including wildlife, soil, forestry, aquatics and current environmental issues.
Teams are prompted to answer questions in written and hands-on ways before a panel of judges composed of professionals in the field. The state competition tasked teams with developing an environmental plan for a farm in Franklin County.
“Each year, Envirothons give students the chance to hone their environmental skills in a natural setting while building communication and leadership skills as well,” said Hunter Applewhite, president of the Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation.
The competition was held May 20-22 at Ferrum College. Jamestown’s teams will represent Virginia in the national competition in Pocatello, Idaho, from July 22 through 28. Teams from China, Canada and the United States will compete for thousands of dollars in scholarship prizes.
The Envirothon is sponsored by Dominion Energy. The competition is run by Virginia Association of Soil and Water Conservation Districts.
