Senate Resolution No. by Senator Owen commends the Lake Castle Slidell Private School SeaPerch team, known as the "Reef Renegades," for their impressive achievement of securing third place in the obstacle course event at the 2025 International SeaPerch Challenge. This elite global competition featured top teams from various countries, and the Reef Renegades, consisting of six first-time competitors, showcased their innovation, teamwork, and engineering skills. Their success is attributed to the guidance of dedicated coaches and the school's long-standing commitment to promoting science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education since 2012.
The resolution highlights the significance of the Reef Renegades' performance as a testament to student-driven innovation and the importance of investing in educational programs that prepare young minds for future challenges in STEM fields. Their achievement not only brings pride to Louisiana but also serves as an inspiration for students across the state to engage in STEM disciplines and strive for excellence in education and innovation. The resolution concludes with best wishes for the team's continued success and a request for a copy to be sent to Principal Brian J. Butera.