Braelinn Elementary Science Olympiad Team placed third in the state at Kennesaw State University on May 17, 2008. There were 45 teams from around the state competing in the annual State Science Olympiad Event. Each team had to qualify at the local event to secure a spot to compete at state. Teacher and parent coaches spent many hours helping to get the team prepared for the events. The entire Braelinn team consists of first row from left to right: Kyle Meyhoefer, Adele Allen, Yuri-Grace Ohashi, Annika Machado.

Will Evans. Second row: Payton Avery, Ricky Mache, Sarah Phinney, Kenna McKenzie, Olivia Phillips, Kyle Grisamore, Daniel Shoaf, Will Sanders. Third row Lexi Nails, Erin Williams, Connor Childers, Matthew Stogner, Emily Thorsen, Thomas Evans, Amy Allen, Kelly O’Shaughnessy, Leah Church, Luke Nagy, Hunter Gardner, Anthony Hoelle. Back row coaches: Mike Kirkland, Paige Beaty, Scott Moore, and head coach Nance Hudson.