Academic Decathlon competed at the South Williamsport Jr./Sr. High School on Jan. 15 for its annual winter scrimmage. The subjects students competed in were Economics, Math, Music, and Science.
Montoursville scored fourth place out of seven competing teams from other schools across Central Pennsylvania.
The medal winners are listed below:
Honors Division:
Junior Ruby Watts – Bronze in Economics
Scholastic Division:
Junior Morgan Hood – Bronze in Music
Sophomore Zion Brown – Bronze in Science
Freshman Liam Connor – Gold in Music, Silver in Math, and the Silver Medal for Overall Score
Freshman Carter Reeder – Bronze in Music
Varsity Division:
Senior Reese Peterson – Gold in Music and Economics, and the Gold Medal for Overall Score
Sophomore Charlie Jackson – Bronze in Math
Also competing were senior Emily Gladu, juniors Sadie Hall, Cat Hittle, Ryleigh McConnaughhay, Elias Rodriguez, and Rylee Tillema, sophomores Allison Chapman, Abel Conahan, Nadia Farenish, Storie Holtzman, Charlie Jackson, Angelina Rockey, and Alexis Zimmerman-West, and freshmen Giulian Berardelli, Reagan Greene, and Izabella Weaver.
The team has gained lots of members over this school year.
“Every year is different. People jumped in [this year] with both feet and did well, it was exciting,” commented AcDec Coach Mr. Mitch Hart.
“I didn’t really go in with any expectations, but [AcDec] is fun and I like it,” said new member junior Sadie Hall about her expectations of what the club would be like.
Junior Captain Morgan Hood’s favorite part of the meet was winning her Bronze Medal in Music.
“[Winning a medal] felt so good. Music has always been something I’ve been passionate about, so I was in tears when I won,” said Hood.
On Jan. 30, the team will be heading to Carlisle High School for Districts, where members will compete in all ten subjects.
The theme this year is The Roaring Twenties. Practices run from 3:30 to 5:00 on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Students who have questions or wish to join should talk to Hart.
For Hart, getting to know students is the best part of coaching the AcDec team.
“Everyone brings something different to the team,” Hart said.
Featured Photo (at top): Members of AcDec pose for a picture together after receiving medals and their overall score. The team now has over 20 members. Photo by Mr. Mitch Hart
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