By Mr. Gerald Ferrer, Mathematics Unit Head
Young Lasallians shine on the international stage with 12 medals at prestigious global competition
De La Salle Santiago Zobel School (DLSZ) once again made its mark in the global academic arena, clinching a total of 12 medals—seven (7) gold, two (2) silver, and three (3) bronze at the Neo Science Olympiad 2025, held last June 10-16, 2025 at Montclair State University, New Jersey. The awarding ceremony took place at the historic Alfred Lerner Hall, Columbia University, New York.
The International Neo Science Olympiad is a premier global competition that gathers outstanding young minds from Grades 3 to 11 to compete in various disciplines, including Mathematics, Natural Science, Coding, AI Prompt Challenge, DIY Project, and Robotix. Designed to cultivate scientific inquiry, innovation, and collaboration, the Olympiad welcomed participants from across the world, including countries such as Azerbaijan, Cyprus, Indonesia, Kosovo, Kyrgyzstan, North Macedonia, Philippines, Romania, Thailand, Turkey, USA, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
DLSZ’s Medalists: A Celebration of Excellence
Among the standout performers were three (3) DLSZ students who brought home multiple awards in various categories:
Jacob Bernas (DLSZ 2026)
Gold – 1st Place Overall, Mathematics (Grade 11)
Gold – 2nd Place Overall, Coding (Online Category)
Bronze – Coding Category
Alexandre Matthew Adrales (DLSZ 2030)
Gold – 1st Place Overall, AI Prompt Challenge (Online Category)
Gold – 1st Place Overall , Natural Sciences (Grade 7)
Gold – 2nd Place Overall, Coding Category
Silver – Robotix Challenge
Bronze – AI Prompt Challenge
Sebastien Grey Despi (DLSZ 2031)
Gold – 2nd Place Overall, Natural Science (Grade 6)
Gold – Coding (Online Category)
Silver – Robotics Challenge
Bronze – Coding Category
These achievements reflect DLSZ’s commitment to fostering global citizenship and academic excellence through innovation and STEM education. The competition not only tested technical knowledge but also emphasized creativity, collaboration, and critical thinking.
As the world continues to recognize the importance of STEM in solving today’s most pressing challenges, DLSZ’s strong performance at Neo Science 2025 stands as a testament to the school’s progressive academic programs and its students’ unwavering passion for learning.
Congratulations, Animo La Salle!