Canton High School (CHS) in Canton, Connecticut, showcased its scientific prowess at the Connecticut Science Olympiad state finals held on April 25 at the University of Connecticut in Storrs. Competing against 46 teams, the 17 students from CHS achieved a commendable 16th place overall and 12th among 29 schools. This year marked a milestone for the program, as it was the first time CHS fielded two teams, an 'A' team of 14 students and a 'B' team of 3 students. The students prepared diligently from September through March for a series of 23 STEM events, which included topics such as Anatomy & Physiology, Forensics, and Water Quality. Notably, the team secured a silver medal in Entomology by Annie and Corinne Lynch, and a bronze medal in Engineering CAD by Adam Drefs. Additionally, they achieved three top-eight finishes in Electric Vehicle, Machines, and Experimental Design. The team, coached by physics teacher Eric Tucker, aims to break into the top five in future competitions.