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Boston — The Healey-Driscoll Administration congratulates the Lexington High School Envirothon Team on earning first place at the 2025 National Conservation Foundation Envirothon, held July 25. The annual competition brings together high school students from the United States, Canada, and China to demonstrate their knowledge of environmental science and natural resource management.
This year’s theme, “Roots and Resiliency: Fostering Forest Stewardship in a Canopy of Change,” challenged students to explore forest ecosystems, assess climate impacts, and present strategies for sustainable management through research and collaborative problem-solving.
This marks the third national Envirothon title in four years for Lexington High School. Over the course of the weeklong competition, students completed field-based exams in five core topics: soils and land use, aquatic ecology, forestry, and wildlife management. Teams also delivered prepared presentations to panels of environmental professionals.
“Congratulations to the Lexington team on this well-earned championship,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “These students are learning to solve the kinds of complex environmental problems our communities are facing right now. They are not just studying environmental science in the classroom – they are out in the field collecting data, building solutions, and learning how to work as a team. That kind of experience is critical for the next generation of environmental leaders.”
“I want to congratulate the Lexington High School Envirothon team on another impressive championship,” said Education Secretary Dr. Patrick Tutwiler. “These students are not only representing Massachusetts on the national stage--they’re also showing us what the next generation of science and climate leaders looks like.”
“I am deeply proud of Joceyln, Caroline, Tomer, Eileen, Erin and coach Steve Wilkins for their first-place result at this year's National Conservation Foundation Envirothon. Beyond the joy of academic competition, these students truly care about being better stewards and scientists of the natural world, said Lexington High School Principal Andrew Baker. “Their commitment is mirrored in our school's requirement that all LHS students begin their high school science progression by gaining foundational understandings in earth science so they may meet the environmental challenges we face with scientific reasoning, and ethical action.”
The Lexington team included Joceyln Chen, Caroline Ehmann, Tomer Elkayam, Eileen Ho, and Erin Suh. They were coached by Steven Wilkins, who has participated in the Massachusetts Envirothon for almost 20 years. The students have also participated in environmental community service and stewardship opportunities throughout the school year.
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) will be leading next year’s state competition in May 2026. Learn more about the Massachusetts Envirothon.
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