Parkland High School students showcased their intellectual prowess at the recent UIL Academics competition held at Franklin High School from April 4th to 6th, 2024. With an impressive array of events ranging from Accounting to Poetry Interpretation, Parkland students left an indelible mark on the competition.
Back-to-Back District Champs!
The Parkland team clinched the title of Back-to-Back District Champions, a testament to their dedication, hard work, and academic excellence. Under the guidance of their devoted coaches, the students excelled in various categories, earning top honors and commendations.
Social Studies
Led by Coach Carmen Barrera-Lopez, Parkland's Social Studies team demonstrated exceptional knowledge and critical thinking skills. Damien Ruiz secured 1st place, showcasing his depth of understanding and analytical prowess.
Computer Applications
Coach Agatha Orona's Computer Applications team showcased their technical proficiency, with Jonathan Romo and Luisyahir Sanchez securing 3rd and 4th place respectively.
Literary Criticism
Under the mentorship of Coach Henry Maynard, Evenni Martinez claimed 2nd place in Literary Criticism, showcasing her literary insight and analytical abilities.
One Act Play
Coaches Larissa Gomez and Jenny Luna guided Parkland to 1st place in One Act Play, a testament to their talent and teamwork.
Mathematics
Coach Jaime Martinez led the Mathematics team to victory, with Jacob Jones securing 1st place, followed by Noah Tovar in 2nd place, and Monserrat Cardoza in 4th place.
Calculator Applications
In Calculator Applications, Coach Agatha Orona's team dominated with Jacob Jones claiming 1st place, followed by Monserrat Cardoza and Noah Tovar in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Accounting
Under the mentorship of Coach Jaime Martinez, Gadiel Cerna, Kenya Casteneda, Jonathan Romo, and Nathan Torres secured top positions, earning Parkland 1st place in the team category.
Spelling & Vocabulary
Cielo Villalobos showcased her linguistic prowess under the guidance of Coach Henry Maynard, securing 3rd place in Spelling & Vocabulary.
Number Sense
Coach Agatha Orona led the Number Sense team to victory, with Jacob Jones securing 1st place and leading the team to 1st place overall.
Copy Editing
Under Coach June Straight's guidance, Selena Seungbin and Collette Crosby impressed with their editing skills, securing 3rd and 4th place respectively.
Poetry Interpretation
Coach Ryan Mullenix's guidance helped Amari Batie secure 5th place in Poetry Interpretation, showcasing the power of expression through verse.
Current Issues and Events
Giovanni Wells represented Parkland admirably in Current Issues and Events, securing 5th place under the guidance of Coach Isela Leal-Porras.
Ready Writing
Under the mentorship of Coach Henry Maynard, Collette Crosby displayed her writing prowess, securing 5th place in Ready Writing.
Science
Coach Jaime Martinez led the Science team to victory, with Jacob Jones securing 1st place and excelling in Biology, Chemistry, and Physics.
As the dust settled on the competition grounds, Parkland High School emerged as a beacon of academic excellence. With champions like Jacob Jones sweeping the sciences and literary stalwarts like Evenni Martinez making their mark, the team's triumph was nothing short of extraordinary. With their eyes set on even greater achievements, these students carry the torch of knowledge and determination, inspiring generations to come with their remarkable achievements in the world of UIL Academics.
Parkland High School's stellar performance at the UIL Academics competition is a testament to the students' dedication, the guidance of their coaches, and the unwavering support of the school community. Congratulations to all participants for their outstanding achievements!