Despite losing power temporarily across half of the city, torrential rainfall Thursday night and a flooded contest room, UIL Academic State went off without a hitch.
“Despite last minute changes caused by Mother Nature, things generally ran smoothly and awards assemblies were all on time,” said Treva Dayton, academic director. “We really appreciate people being understanding under the circumstances.”
For three days, the University of Texas at Austin campus was covered with high school students from across the state who all hoped to bring home a medal. Students competed in everything from One-Act Play to computer science contests.
“Of course everyone wants to go home with a medal around their neck, but so many coaches and competitors were thrilled with giving their best effort ever,” Dayton said. “Lots of people took the time to say what a great experience the State Meet was, regardless of their contest results.”
The State Academic Championship goes to the school in each conference earning the highest total number of points for all academic events, including State Cross-Examination Debate, State One-Act Play and the State Academic Meet.
The Academic State Champion for Conference 1A was Garden City High School with 158.5 points. Lindsay High School was first runner-up, and Borden High School was second runner-up. The Academic State Champion for Conference 2A was Argyle High School with 147 points. Holliday High School was first runnerup, and Salado High School was second runner-up.
The Academic State Champion for Conference 3A was Lindale High School with 114 points. Bridgeport High School was second runner-up, and Barbers Hill High School was third runner-up. The Academic State Champion for Conference 4A was Friendswood High School with 166.5 points. Aledo High School was first runner-up, and El Paso High School was second runner-up.
The Academic State Champion for 5A was A&M Consolidated High School with 96 points. Plano High School was first runner-up and O’Connor High School was third runner-up.