Academic students competed in the University Interscholastic League (UIL) state competition this month at the University of Texas at Austin placing first out of all teams with 213 points. To make it to the state level, students had to place 1 through 3 in both district and regional competitions.
“I am super excited that they put in the hard work and it was finally rewarded for them,” journalism coach Neda Morrow said. “It was awesome to watch our students make it through each level of competition. I am so proud of all of them.”
State Results:
Copy editing – 3rd Julia Montgomery
Editorial – 2nd Julia Montgomery
Headline Writing – 1st Julia Montgomery, 4th Jaida Jones
News Writing – 1st Jaida Jones, 4th Andrea Hernandez
Science – 4th Overall-Fatema Smadi, Top Biology Student–Fatema Smadi
Journalism Sweepstakes – 1st Julia Montgomery, Jaida Jones, Andrea Hernandez, Sydney Hines
Barbara Jordan Essay Contest – 2nd Aiden Ramsey, 4th Diya Patel
Film Documentary – 2nd, 4th, and 5th “The Way God Made Me”, “From Quarterback to Giving Back”, “Pray for Joe: A Story of Recovery”
Film Traditional Animation – 3rd “Snow Baby”, 4th “Insomnia”, 5th “Love Notes”
Film Narrative -4th “Shopping Trip”
Theatrical Costume Design – Regan Wooten–2nd in Hair/Makeup Design, Design group–6th
Overall School Sweepstakes – 1st Lindale