NORTH HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL TEAM A WINS 18th ANNUAL LADWP SCIENCE BOWL

LOS ANGELES — In a bold display of lightning-speed reflexes, agility under pressure and an impressive grasp of advanced science, math and technology concepts, North Hollywood High School Team A came out on top, taking first place at the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power’s (LADWP) 18th Annual Science Bowl Regional Competition held today in Downtown Los Angeles.

"These students' hours of diligent study and preparation have clearly paid off.  North Hollywood High School Science Bowl Team A has proven that it is a force to be reckoned with," said LADWP Interim General Manager S. David Freeman. “Without a doubt, Los Angeles will be well represented at this year’s national competition.  We are very proud of their accomplishment and all the teams and competitors at the event,” he said.

As regional title holders, the team will receive an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., funded by the U.S. Department of Energy (USDOE), to represent the City of Los Angeles at the National Science Bowl April 29 to May 4, 2010.

Second place winners Granada Hills Charter High School Team A also gave an impressive performance, as well as Third place team North Hollywood High School Team B and fourth place ranked Harvard-Westlake School Team A.

Students also showed incredible skill and problem solving abilities in the special Franklin Lu Hands-On Competition, named after the late LADWP electrical engineer and Science Bowl volunteer. This year’s competition involved a series of hands-on puzzles which competitors were to complete within a limited amount of time. The recipient of the first place Franklin Lu Hands-On trophy was Reseda High School Team A with second place presented to Westchester High School.  Third and fourth place was awarded to Louisville High School Team A and Harvard-Westlake School Team B respectively.     
 
Science Bowl is a proud LADWP tradition and excellent example of the Department's commitment to the Los Angeles educational community.  Each year, the LADWP Science Bowl tests the city's sharpest students' reflexes, teamwork skills and knowledge in a fun competitive atmosphere following a television game show format.  LADWP is one of only a few utilities in the nation to serve as a coordinating regional sponsor and host.

LADWP is also involved in a number of educational partnership and community programs including curriculum development, the LA Infrastructure Academy, the Youth Service Academy, the Adopt-A-School Program and the Times in Education Program.  Further information about LADWP education programs is available by visiting www.ladwp.com, clicking on the "Community Involvement" section and then selecting "LADWP in the School."

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WALTER ZEISL  
(213) 367-1342
walter.zeisl@ladwp.com

KIMBERLEY HUGHES
(213) 367-4417
kimberley.hughes@ladwp.com

MAYCHELLE YEE
(213) 367-1368
maychelle.yee@ladwp.com