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ACADEMIC DECATHLONAcademic Decathlon is a scholarship competition sponsored by the Optimist Clubs of Nebraska. The Academic Decathlon consists of ten events that test student knowledge of a particular general topic. The topic for 2018 was Africa. The topic for 2019 was the 1960’s.
At the regional level competitions held in January, students take subject tests over mathematics, economics, art, music, literature, and science related to the general topic. Students compete in a quiz bowl setting over the subject of social studies. Three additional areas are tested at the state level competition in February. |
The Academic Decathlon team competed at Hyannis Saturday, January 19, 2019. Team members include:
Kathleen Kuzmic, Jensen Curtiss, Isabella Middleton, Jewelia Taylor, Lezlie Hausmann, and Shawna Banks. |
RESULTS OF 2019 COMPETITIONJensen Curtiss competing in the Honors Division
Gold medalist in Mathematics Silver medalist in Music Silver medalist in Economics Shawna Banks competing in the Scholastic Division Silver medalist in Art Bronze medalist in Science Kathleen Kuzmic competing in the Scholastic Division Silver medalist in Science Jewelia Taylor competing in the Alternate Honors Division Silver medalist in Music |