By GARETT VALCOURTThree student teams from Bethlehem High School recently represented their community on the international stage at the 2025 SeaPerch Challenge held at the University of Maryland. Compet-
ing among top student engineers from across the globe, to include teams from China, New Zealand, Kuwait, Egypt, Dubai, and numerous United States teams. The teams demonstrated their innovation and technical skills in underwater robotics. The event, which emphasizes STEM education and real-world problem-solving, offered these young competitors a chance to showcase their talents, gain national exposure, and make lifelong memories, capped off with a visit to the nation’s Capitol.
Bethlehem SeaPerch team competes on the international stage
From left to right: Kaycee Valcourt, Oliver Williams, Zack Kirkland, Rylan Gilbert, Brooke Finch, Avionna Killingsworth, Arabella Hudson. (Not pictured are Logan Killingsworth, Mad-
ison Williams, Lucas Yates, Cara Eldridge, and David Williams) [CONTRIBUTED]
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