The Melissa High School UIL Academic Team earned the title of Academic Runner-Up (2nd place) at the UIL 5A-2 Regional Meet this past weekend. Along with the Academic UIL Team title, the Speech/Debate team was crowned Regional Champions. Two students were named Regional Champions in their respective events, and five students will be advancing to the UIL Academic State Meet.
The Melissa High School UIL Academic Team had students participate in individual events at the Regional Meet, along with one team event. The individual students advanced to state in the following events: Computer Applications, Informative Speaking, and Persuasive Speaking.
The UIL Academic State Meet will be held from Monday, May 13 to Wednesday, May 15, at the University of Texas-Austin campus. Congratulations to all the UIL participants and teachers who worked so hard to be here. Good luck at State!
UIL Academic Regional Meet Results/Individual Honors
Computer Applications - Coached by Doug Bingman
Tyler Mathieson - 1st Place/State Qualifier (PERFECT SCORE)
Ira Roy - 2nd Place/State Qualifier
Headline Writing - Coached by Rachel Nelson
Sarah Orejuela - 6th Place
Informative Speaking - Coached by Brenden Dimmig
Lillian Nabors - 2nd Place/State Qualifier
Sarah Orejuela - 3rd Place/State Qualifier
Alana Walukiewicz - 4th Place
Persuasive Speaking - Coached by Brenden Dimmig
Andrew Nagar - 1st Place/ State Qualifier
Pradnya Chakka - 4th Place
Poetry Interpretation - Coached by Kyle Brenner
Halle Heywood - Finalist
Prose Interpretation - Coached by Kyle Brenner
Kolby Schulz - 5th Place
Emerson Trevino - Finalist