Kansas to be Represented at International Event

The New York State Envirothon program is ready to host more than 500 students, coaches, mentors, guests, and volunteers for the 2024 National Conservation Foundation (NCF)-Envirothon annual competition, an international environmental and natural resources academic competition for high school students, from July 28 to August 3, 2024.  Five high school students from St. John's Catholic in Beloit, KS will be making the trip to compete in the international completition and represent Kansas. 

This year’s competition will be housed at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, New York. Students will be focused on the current issue topic of “Renewable Energy for a Sustainable Future.” During the event, students will learn about the different sources of renewable energy; the challenges facing transitioning from traditional fossil fuels to renewables; the environmental, economic, and social impacts of energy consumption; and how individuals can affect change in their communities. 

This year’s event will kick off with an opening ceremony on Sunday, July 28 including keynote speaker Scott Jordan, a former teacher and Envirothon advisor, followed by a trading session and social. The week’s events will conclude on Friday, August 2, including the announcement of the top placing teams at the banquet and awards ceremony. This year, the top three team announcements and oral presentations will be live-streamed on YouTube.