Two PHS teams compete in ocean sciences bowl

Two high school teams from Petersburg competed in Seward last weekend in a state competition focusing on ocean sciences.

This year Petersburg has nine students in the National Ocean Science Bowl. They are separated into two teams, with names created based on ocean puns.

The freshman Petersburg team was called, simply, “Insert Team Tidal Here,” a boilerplate selection with a twist on the word title.

The team included Jaden Perry, Liam Demko, Rose Lane and Taryn Copeland. Demko and Perry were the only members on that team who could attend the competition.

Since the the rules require each team to...