Clarendon High School took 12 students to the regional academic meet in Odessa April 13, and four of those students will be headed to the next level of competition, the State UIL Academic Meet in Austin May 3 and 4.
The Science team, led by senior Marquis McGuire, won the regional title to advance. McGuire won the regional Chemistry championship and placed second overall to pace the team, but every team member placed in a category as well.
Tessa Lutters finished third in Physics, Josiah Howard was fourth in Biology, and Shylee Morrow was sixth in Biology.
In overall individual standings Howard was seventh and Morrow ninth.
This is the first trip to Austin for three of the members, so they are understandably excited. Lutters qualified last year for the meet.
Noab Elam placed fourth in Current Issues and Events, just missing a return trip to Austin, Gavin Word was 5th in Computer Applications, and Harm Drenth placed sixth in Social Studies to round out those placing at the regional meet for Clarendon.
The Texas UIL competition comprises the largest academic contest in the world for high school students, involving tens of thousands of students in over 30 contests from all over the state in every school classification.
Congratulations to those students who qualified to compete.
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