San Antonio's brightest minds put their knowledge to the test at the Region IV Academic Decathlon, held January 24-25 at Warren High School.
Twelve area high schools, including all six comprehensive 6A schools from Northside ISD, competed, tackling this year's challenging theme: "Our Changing Climate." Health Careers High School showcased their expertise at the Small School Competition in Corpus Christi, while Jay High School competed in the Medium School Competition hosted by San Antonio ISD.
The competition was fierce, with Warren High School taking first place, followed by O'Connor High School in second, Marshall High School in third, and Clark High School close behind in fourth.
The top 40 medium/large teams have earned a coveted spot at the Thomas E. Moseley Championship Finals in San Antonio, Feb. 28 – March 2.
The overall winner of the competition was Trenton Arce from Warren High School.
The top 40 medium/large teams will advance to the Thomas E. Moseley Championship Finals in San Antonio, which will be held from February 28 to March 2.
Warren High School automatically earns a spot at the state competition as a regional winner. O'Connor (ranked 11th), Marshall (ranked 21st), and Clark (ranked 22nd) will join them at state.
The next 30 highest-scoring medium/large teams and the 10 highest-scoring small schools will compete at the Frisco State Finals, which will be held February 28 - March 2. Health Careers High School, currently ranked #1 in the Small School Division, will represent San Antonio at Collin College in Frisco.
Beyond the individual subject areas, students collaborated in the exciting Super Quiz event. Teams consisting of three students from each division answered 13 questions per group for a total of 39 points. Warren High School took home the Super Quiz crown, with O'Connor High School securing second place. A tie for third place resulted in both Clark and Marshall High Schools sharing the honors.
The Academic Decathlon promotes student achievement by providing a format in which high school students compete in various academic areas. In addition to a seven-minute interview, a one-hour essay and two speeches, written comprehensive exams are given in music, art, language/literature, mathematics, economics, (social) science, and the Super Quiz. This year’s topic is “The American Revolution.
Much like the Olympics, decathletes compete for gold, silver, and bronze medals and a chance to advance to the next competition level.
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