Category Archives: Academic Decathlon

Vanden earns Division 4 championship at state Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

The Vanden High School Academic Decathlon squad won Division 4 honors last weekend during the Academic Decathlon State Championship in Santa Clara.

The California Academic Decathlon Association made the announcement in a press statement issued Sunday.

Besides Vanden, a Fairfield high school, other division champs included El Rancho High in Pico Rivera (Division 2), and Beverly Hills High in Beverly Hills (Division 3).

Source: Vanden earns Division 4 championship at state Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

A Moraga high school wins Academic Decathlon| dailyrepublic.com

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A high school from Moraga won the Bay Region Academic Decathlon on Saturday.

Campolindo High School, in the Acalanes Union High School District, topped 15 other schools from nine counties, including five in Solano County.

The school was led by three of the top four Gold Medal individuals by grade who were competing in the top Honor category: Donnecha Feeley (ninth grade), Bhavana Kasalamati (11th grade) and Marilyn Jia (12th grade). The sophomore winner was Avi Shirgur from Ann Sobrato High School in Morgan Hill.

Source: A Moraga high school wins Academic Decathlon; American Canyon 2nd; Vanden 4th | News | dailyrepublic.com

Students square off in Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Robin Miller

Teams of teens from across the region squared off in competitive academics that included everything from art and music to language, literature and mathematics Saturday at Solano Community College.

The Bay Region Academic Decathlon culminated with the Super Quiz in the gym at SCC where a few hundred students, parents and others gathered to cheer on their favorites.

In the end, the competition resulted in Campolindo High School from Acalanes Union High School District in Contra Costa County winning first place overall. The team, coached by Paul Verbanszky, earned a trophy and an invite to go on to compete and represent Contra Costa County at the state Academic Decathlon competition being held March 20-23, 2025, in Santa Clara.

Source: Students square off in Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

Academic Decathlon Super Quiz is Saturday at Solano College | dailyrepublic.com

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The Solano County Office of Education is hosting the Bay Region Academic Decathlon competition Saturday at Solano Community College.

This year’s Academic Decathlon theme is “Our Changing Climate.” The Super Quiz will be held in the gym beginning at 3 p.m., with the awards ceremony scheduled at 5:15. Both are open to the public.

Source: Academic Decathlon Super Quiz is Saturday at Solano College | News | dailyrepublic.com

SCOE seeks volunteers for 2025 Bay Region Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

The Solano County Office of Education is seeking volunteers for the Academic Decathlon, scheduled for Feb. 1 at Solano Community College in Fairfield.

The event, starting at 8 a.m., brings together high school students from across the region for an activity-filled day of academic excellence.

Volunteers are needed for various roles, including speech and interview judges; room monitors; runners; and Super Quiz proctors, among others.

Source: SCOE seeks volunteers for 2025 Bay Region Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

County Office of Education seeks Academic Decathlon volunteers | dailyrepublic.com

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The Solano County Office of Education is looking for volunteers to help with the Bay Region Academic Decathlon.

Volunteers are needed to be Speech and Interview judges; room monitors; runners; Super Quiz proctors and other tasks.

“All volunteers will receive an orientation packet and participate in an in-person orientation to prepare for their roles,” organizers said.

Source: County Office of Education seeks Academic Decathlon volunteers | Hydrography | dailyrepublic.com

Volunteers sought for California Academic Decathlon | dailyrepublic.com

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Volunteers willing to travel to Santa Clara are sought for the state academic decathlon March 22-23.

The event brings together 50 of the top schools across California. It’s estimated about 450 high school students will compete.

The competitive event modeled after the Olympics to stimulate academic honor and achievement “athletes of the mind.” It consists of 10 events, including tests in music, language and literature, mathematics, economics, science and social science.

Source: Volunteers sought for California Academic Decathlon | News | dailyrepublic.com

Vanden keeps streak of Academic Decathlon state appearances alive | dailyrepublic.com

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The Vanden High Academic Decathlon team is going to the state competition for the 23rd straight year – finishing second overall at this year’s regional competition.

Campolindo High School in Morago won the Bay Region Academic Decathlon, which finished Saturday, and will represent Contra Costa County at the state finals to be held March 22-24 in Santa Clara.

The Vanden team is comprised of Cailyn Nguyen, Alyssa Patterson, Xavier Ramirez, Sarah Salmi, Charlotte Rains, Kindal Reddic, Rohan Kamath, Alan Dorji, Mahi Chanan, Joshua Richardson, Hannah Leibert, Michael Pierandozzi, Brayden Lam, Isabella Lam and Francesco Xie Santora. The coach is David Kenyon.

Source: Vanden keeps streak of Academic Decathlon state appearances alive | News | dailyrepublic.com

Vanden team earns 2nd place at Bay Region Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

The whiz kids from Vanden High School on Saturday tackled a series of questions ranging from art and mathematics to economics and science to literature and social science to walk away with their heads held high and medals around their necks for placing second at the Bay Region Academic Decathlon held at Solano Community College in Fairfield.

Campolindo High, from the Acalanes Union High School District, took first and has been invited to go on to represent Contra Costa County at the state Academic Decathlon competition March 22 to 24 in Santa Clara.

No surprise, perhaps, this year’s outcome is a reverse of last year’s competition, when Vanden came out on top and Campolindo trailed in second.

Source: Vanden team earns 2nd place at Bay Region Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

Volunteers Needed for Academic Decathlon | Independent Voice

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The Solano County Office of Education is seeking adult volunteers to help with the Bay Region Academic Decathlon scheduled for Saturday, January 27, 2024, at Solano Community College in Fairfield starting at 8:00 a.m.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age and can register online at the Solano County Office of Education website at www.solanocoe.net. Volunteer opportunities include interview and speech judges, room monitors, runners, Super Quiz proctors, and Super Quiz assistants. All volunteers will receive an orientation packet and in-person orientation.

The Bay Region Academic Decathlon includes high schools from Santa Clara, Solano, Contra Costa, Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino, and Yolo Counties. This year, over 200 high school students are expected to compete in the regional competition.

Source: Volunteers Needed for Academic Decathlon | Independent Voice

Volunteers sought for high school Academic Decathlon | dailyrepublic.com

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Volunteers are needed to help with the Bay Region Academic Decathlon.

The Bay Region Academic Decathlon includes high schools from Solano, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Napa, Sonoma, Lake, Mendocino and Yolo counties. More than 200 high school students are expected to compete.

“The Academic Decathlon is an extraordinary platform that not only tests students’ intellectual prowess but also cultivates a profound appreciation for knowledge, teamwork, and self-confidence,” the Solano County Office of Education said in a statement. “Much like the ancient Greek decathlon, which featured grueling physical trials, the Academic Decathlon is a true test of academic strength. It comprises ten exhilarating events, each showcasing a unique facet of a student’s intellectual capabilities. These events encompass a wide range of subjects, including art, music, language and literature, mathematics, economics, science, and social science.”

Source: Volunteers sought for high school Academic Decathlon | News | dailyrepublic.com

SCOE calls for volunteers to help with annual Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

Of a certain age, perhaps, time on your hands and want to help an educational nonprofit?

The Solano County Office of Education is seeking adult volunteers to aid with the Bay Region Academic Decathlon set for 8 a.m. Jan. 27 at Solano Community College in Fairifield.

Volunteers must be at least 18 years old and can register online at the SCOE website, www.solanocoe.net.

Opportunities include interview and speech judges, room monitors, runners, Super Quiz proctors, and Super Quiz assistants. All volunteers will receive an orientation packet and in-person orientation.

Source: SCOE calls for volunteers to help with annual Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

Vanden Academic Decathlon winners: ‘High-caliber kids,’ adviser says – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

Call them intellectual champions.

The eight-member Vanden High Academic Decathlon team triumphed Sunday at the North Bay region competition, besting 16 other Bay Area teams.

With a first-place finish, the Travis Unified students have been invited to go on to another test of wits, memory and know-how by representing Solano County at the state competition March 24 to 26 in Santa Clara.

Their latest winning performance at Solano Community College in Fairfield was a no-surprise effort. After all, Vanden squads have won the county competition 22 times in as many years and the California championship during three of those years.

Source: Vanden Academic Decathlon winners: ‘High-caliber kids,’ adviser says – The Vacaville Reporter

Vanden whiz kids triumph at Academic Decathlon for North Bay region – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Richard Bammer

Student scholars at Fairfield’s Vanden High walked away Sunday with bragging rights and medals around their necks for their triumph at the Academic Decathlon for the North Bay region.

Winning first place overall, the Travis Unified students have been invited to go on to compete and represent Solano County at the state competition. Campolindo High School took second and also can proceed to represent Contra Costa County at state. Third place was awarded to Basis Independent Silicon Valley Charter from Santa Clara County.

Source: Vanden whiz kids triumph at Academic Decathlon for North Bay region – The Vacaville Reporter

Vanden High School takes first at North Bay Academic Decathlon, heads to state – Daily Republic

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By Susan Hiland

Vanden High School took first place Saturday overall in the North Bay Region Academic Decathlon.

The team is invited to go on to compete and represent Solano County at the state competition.

Also going to the state competition is Campolindo High School, whose team took second overall. They will represent Contra Costa County at state. Third place was awarded to Basis Independent Silicon Valley Charter from Santa Clara County.

Source: Vanden High School takes first at North Bay Academic Decathlon, heads to state

SCOE calling upon volunteers for Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

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The World Cup is happening right now, but there is another more local championship happening in January: an Olympics of the mind, if you will.

Solano County Office of Education is hosting its Academic Decathlon at Solano Community College’s Fairfield campus. A total of 17 high schools from throughout Solano, Contra Costa, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, Santa Clara, Sonoma and Yolo counties will be sending students to put their academic skills to the test and compete for a trophy.

Volunteers are being sought for the roles of interview judge, room monitor, Super Quiz proctor, Super Quiz assistant, speech judge and runner/escort. More information on what each portion entails as well as a link to register can be found at Docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfBw-5n26-VjBaXCEkF-9mjuygKJuA-Y2Ad1yeHbbX6feFiEQ/viewform.

Source: SCOE calling upon volunteers for Academic Decathlon – The Vacaville Reporter

Vanden’s Academic Decathlon squad advances to state competition – The Vacaville Reporter

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By Kimberly K. Fu

For 20 consecutive years, Vanden High School’s Academic Decathlon teams have done amazing in competitions, and this year was no exception.

The team — which took home 30 medals, 14 of them gold — had the second-highest score at the Bay Region Academic Decathlon Saturday and will advance to the state competition in March.

David Kenyon, Vanden’s Academic Decathlon teacher and advisor, said he was extremely proud of his hardworking, dedicated team.

Nihal Grewal, 17 and a senior this year, has been with the Vanden team since he was a sophomore. It’s a tough, grueling activity, he said, as the team practices for at least an hour every school day and on weekends, and yet, so worth it.

Source: Vanden’s Academic Decathlon squad advances to state competition – The Vacaville Reporter

Vanden academic team claims 2nd in Bay Regional decathlon – Daily Republic

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Vanden High School finished second in the 43rd Bay Regional Academic Decathlon, which ended its competition Saturday with the Super Quiz and awards ceremony.

Campolindo High School, from the Acalanes School District in Lafayette, took first place with 35,993 points. Vanden, part of the Travis School District in Fairfield, had 34,218 points and Basis Independent Silicon Valley Charter from Santa Clara finished third, scoring 32,439 points.

“The dedication of these decathletes is truly impressive. These students have spent countless nights and weekends preparing for this competition and improving their academic knowledge and skills.” Solano County Superintendent of Schools Lisette Estrella-Henderson said in a statement. “Every participant should feel very accomplished.”

Source: Vanden academic team claims 2nd in Bay Regional decathlon

Upper Lake High School competes in Bay Regional Academic Decathlon – Lake County News

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Upper Lake High School’s Academic Decathlon team participated in the Bay Regional Academic Decathlon over the weekend and will advance to the state competition to represent Lake County.

The Solano County Office of Education hosts and coordinates the annual Bay Region Academic Decathlon event for students.

“Water, A Most Essential Resource” is the theme of this year’s decathlon in which250 students from 17 high schools across nine counties — Contra Costa, Lake, Mendocino, Napa, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Solano, Sonoma and Yolo — were challenged to bring their “A” game.

Source: Lake County News,California – Upper Lake High School competes in Bay Regional Academic Decathlon; team heads to state event

Solano school teams battle for Academic Decathlon honors – Daily Republic

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While Olympians battle for gold, silver and bronze in Beijing, high school teams from nine counties have been bringing their “A game” at the Bay Region Academic Decathlon.

Schools involved from Solano County include Rodriguez High School and Vanden High School in Fairfield, Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy in Vacaville, Dixon High School, and from Vallejo, Jesse Bethel and Vallejo high schools. They are among 17 schools in all.

The competition culminates in the Super Quiz, from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday, followed by the awards ceremony at 3 p.m. Both the Super Quiz and awards ceremony can be watched at www.solanocoe.net/academicdecathlon.

Source: Solano school teams battle for Academic Decathlon honors