Top Ten Overall Global Leaders in December 1/13/25 9:28AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge scores in November. Ecah correct answer is worth one point. Congratulations! 1st: Akshay K. (AZ) 2nd: Mallory H. (TX) 3rd: Aditya K. (AZ) 4th: Srijay K. (AZ) 5th: Daniela V. (TX) 6th: Rishabh S. (CA) 7th: Gideon V. (AK) 8th: Jason C. (TX) 9th: Daniel G. (AZ) 10th: Isaac F. (TX) To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Social Spectrum Challenge - 01/09 1/10/25 4:00PM 1st: Tony D. (GA) 2nd: Caleb W. (AK) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 3rd: Owen M. (IA) 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Magnificent Seven - 01/07 1/9/25 4:41PM 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 3rd: Pradhyot K. (INDIVIDUAL) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders by State in December 1/8/25 9:30AM Congratulations! (AK)  1st: Gideon V.  2nd: Rylei D.  3rd: Lia Y. (AZ)  1st: Akshay K.  2nd: Aditya K.  3rd: Srijay K. (CA)  1st: Rishabh S.  2nd: Tian L.  3rd: Brooklyn T. (CO)  1st: Becket C.  2nd: Liam S.  3rd: John G. (FL)  1st: Emma W. (GA)  1st: Tracy N.  2nd: Tony D.  3rd: Adedayo A. (INDIVIDUAL)  1st: Pradhyot K.  2nd: Jonathan A. (IA)  1st: Karen C.  2nd: Kevin T.  3rd: Gabriel D. (ID)  1st: Honor H. (NE)  1st: Aidan M.  2nd: Kayla T.  3rd: Cooper W. (NJ)  1st: Megh P. (OH)  1st: Isak A.  1st: Ian H.  2nd: Mathias M.  3rd: Krisha S. (PA)  1st: Ava W.  2nd: Manaal H.  3rd: Sebastian L. (TX)  1st: Mallory H.  2nd: Daniela V.  3rd: Jason C. (UT)  1st: Tristan L.  2nd: Samuel F.  3rd: Olive C. (WI)  1st: Diya A.  2nd: Isha J.  3rd: Mercedes J. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

In December, the Top Ten Scrimmage Scorers are From Texas, Iowa, California, and Arizona 1/7/25 9:26AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center November scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 2nd: Karen C. (IA) 3rd: Aidan A. (TX) 4th: Elisabeth C. (CA) 5th: Judith G. (CA) 5th: Zieker B. (TX) 6th: Daniel G. (AZ) 7th: Celeste P. (CA) 8th: Yung C. (AZ) 9th: Alpha Male A. (AZ) 10th: Massive C. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

2024 Highlights - Oakdale High wins Super Quiz title at State Aca Dec 1/7/25 9:03AM While the Super Quiz win for the division was not a first for OHS at the state level, it had been some time since the last win, which made it all the more exciting for the nine-member team. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 0102D2: The Knowledge Awakens - 01/02 1/6/25 10:30AM 1st: Caleb W. (AK) 2nd: Hannah L. (AK) 2nd: Pradhyot K. (IND) 2nd: Elisabeth C. (CA) 3rd: Tristan L. (UT) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 1st on the 1st - 01/01 1/2/25 1:33PM 1st: Pradhyot K. (INDIVIDUAL) 2nd: Kevin T. (IA) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - New Year New Scrimmage - 12/31 1/2/25 1:27PM 1st: Pradhyot K. (INDIVIDUAL) 2nd: Isaac F. (TX) 3rd: Daniel R. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Surprise Sleigh Ride - 12/29 12/30/24 1:57PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Judith G. (CA) 3rd: Ali S. (CA) 3rd: Daniel R. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Claus' Countdown - 12/28 12/30/24 1:31PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Mallory H. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Post-Holiday Puzzle - 12/26 12/27/24 2:06PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Karen C. (IA) 3rd: Zieker B. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Recent Scrimmage Issues 12/26/24 3:36PM Hey Decathletes! There was an error made when setting up the scrimmages for yesterday and the day before that caused them not to work. We're really sorry about that! Today's scrimmage is working correctly. To make up for the issue, the missed scrimmages have been rescheduled for this coming Saturday and Sunday. We will do our best to make sure this problem doesn't happen again in the future. Happy studying! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Snowball Snowdown - 12/19 12/23/24 4:14PM 1st: Karen C. (IA) 1st: Clemson N. (AZ) 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 1st: Zeph A. (AZ) 1st: Bien D. (TX) 2nd: Gabriel D. (IA) 2nd: Talyn Y. (TX) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 3rd: Tony D. (GA) 3rd: Maryam A. (TX) 3rd: Julianna N. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Snowball Snowdown - 12/17 12/23/24 3:57PM 1st: C. (AZ) 2nd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Isaac F. (TX) 3rd: Elisabeth C. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

New Training Center Global Leader 12/23/24 11:10AM Since the last overall Global Leader posting for the season, there is a new leader. Mallory H. (TX) jumped up to first place, bumping Isaac V. (AK) into 2nd. Lia Y. (AK) maintains 3rd followed by Riley T. (CO) in 4th. Daniel O. (TX) has joined the "Top Ten." Raking can change at any time. To increase your ranking, participate in head-to-head challenges and take the Training Center scrimmages. Each correct answer is worth one point. Full article..

7 States Represented - November's Top Ten Overall Global Leaders 12/20/24 1:05PM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge scores in November. Ecah correct answer is worth one point. Congratulations! 1st: Mallory H. (TX) 2nd: Daniel O. (TX) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 4th: Wyatt L. (ID) 5th: Brooklyn T. (CA) 6th: Riley T. (CO) 7th: Fatima K. (TX) 8th: Isaac V. (AK) 9th: Tony D. (GA) 10th: Vedika S. (TX) To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season, Full article..

Your Character Matters: Porterville tech-savvy helps school’s Academic Decathlon team 12/17/24 9:34AM PORTERVILLE, Calif. (KSEE) – When thinking of high school, the word “nerd” might come with stereotypes for most people. But one science-savvy senior at Harmony Magnet Academy wears the label like a badge of honor – a badge that signifies her as a leader for her fellow classmates and even her teachers. Full article..

Corry student wins gold in academic competition 12/16/24 10:41AM How many high-school students do you know that would get out of bed at 6 a.m. on a Saturday, get on a bus, and travel an hour to write essays, present a four-minute speech, sit through an interview, and take three to four tests? Students who participate in the Academic Sports League do just that. And for one Corry student, getting out of bed on a day off from school paid off big. Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders for Each State in November 12/16/24 10:12AM Congratulations! AK  1st: Isaac V. 2nd: Hannah L. 3rd: Lia Y. AZ  1st: Daniel G. 2nd: Liliana G. 3rd: Lewis H. CA  1st: Brooklyn T. 2nd: Rishabh S. 3rd: Judith G. CO  1st: Riley T. 2nd: Ashton J. 3rd: Zach T. FL  1st: Jed D. 1st: Emma W. 2nd: Catherine G. 3rd: Yosef F. GA  1st: Tony D. 2nd: Adedayo A. 3rd: Billy S. Individual  1st: Pradhyot K. IA  1st: Karen C. 2nd: Sadaf K. 3rd: Tarita j. ID  1st: Wyatt L. 2nd: Jaggar L. 3rd: Jack L. IL  1st: varsity 2. 2nd: varsity 1. ME  1st: Colton D. 2nd: Ella M. NE  1st: Hank K. 2nd: Isabella M. 3rd: Aidan M. OH  1st: Andrew Z. 2nd: Ian H. 3rd: Isak A. PA  1st: Parthenon P. TX  1st: Mallory H. 2nd: Daniel O. 3rd: Fatima K. UT  1st: Samuel F. 2nd: Tristan L. WI  1st: Huebner J. 2nd: Liam L. 3rd: Mitchell N. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Chronicles of 12/12: Literary Quest 12/13/24 2:16PM 1st: Daniela V. (TX) 1st: Elisabeth C. (CA) 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 3rd: Isaac F. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Sandpoint High AcaDeca prepared to defend title 12/12/24 11:50AM Sandpoint High School’s most dominant team doesn’t play at War Memorial Field. Its members don’t run, jump or throw a ball, and their only item of equipment is a 1,000-page binder packed with a dizzying amount of information about an array of academic subjects. Full article..

November's Top Ten Scrimmage Scorers are From Alaska, California, Texas and Arizona 12/12/24 11:38AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center November scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Daniel G. (AZ) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 3rd: Alejandra R. (CA) 4th: Kris K. (CA) 5th: Judith G. (CA) 6th: Aidan A. (TX) 7th: Liliana G. (AZ) 8th: Gwendolynn C. (AK) 9th: Aashvi P. (TX) 10th: Shivaraj T. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - 10 Degrees of Knowledge - From 12/10 12/12/24 11:27AM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Karen C. (IA) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Ian N. (TX) 3rd: Hana H. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Frosty Facts - From 12/05 12/6/24 1:25PM 1st: Fatima K. (TX) 1st: Bien D. (TX) 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 1st: Parker E. (TX) 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Alexander D. (CA) 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Tony D. (GA) 2nd: Cesar G. (CA) 2nd: Liliana G. (AZ) 2nd: Zeph A. (AZ) 2nd: Charles C. (AZ) 2nd: Arabella R. (TX) 2nd: Yvette G. (TX) 2nd: Adriel C. (TX) 2nd: Gabriel R. (TX) 2nd: Emily S. (TX) 2nd: Spencer E. (TX) 2nd: Mallory H. (TX) 3rd: Judith G. (CA) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Eric J. (TX) 3rd: Celeste P. (CA) 3rd: Jason C. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Snowstorm Showdown - From 12/03 12/5/24 5:25PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 2nd: Rishabh S. (CA) 2nd: Maryam A. (TX) 3rd: Jason C. (TX) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Bargain Bin Brainpower Battle - From 11/29 12/2/24 1:49PM 1st: Ian N. (TX) 2nd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: Rishabh S. (CA) 3rd: Maryam A. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Turkey Tycoon - From 11/28 12/2/24 1:21PM 1st: Ian N. (TX) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 3rd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: Fatima K. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Feast of Facts - From 11/26 12/2/24 1:04PM 1st: Daniel G. (AZ) 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 2nd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: varsity 2. (IL) 3rd: Rathna A. (CA) 3rd: Vedika S. (TX) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Academic Decathlon with a passion for literature: Rose Stewart 11/26/24 9:38AM A day full of multiple choice tests may sound like something from some students’ nightmares. Yet those who are up to the challenge, such as Rose Stewart, can end up traveling the state and possibly even country, if they make it to Nationals in Iowa, collecting awards as they go. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Thankful Thinkathon - From 11/21 11/22/24 11:52AM 1st: Deep T. (CA) 1st: Judith G. (CA) 1st: Julie C. (TX) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Rishabh S. (CA) 3rd: Karen C. (IA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Leaves & Logic - From 11/19 11/21/24 12:08PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Tony D. (GA) 2nd: Talyn Y. (TX) 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Erica G. (TX) 3rd: varsity 1. (IL) 3rd: Charles C. (AZ) 3rd: Cullen L. (AZ) 3rd: Liliana G. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Montoursville nabs third in first academic decathlon of school year 11/18/24 11:46AM The Academic Decathlon of Central Pennsylvania held its first competition for the 2024-2025 year. At the fall meet, held at Montoursville Area High School on Nov. 7, students competed in Essay, Literature, Art and Social Science. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Harmony Hustle - From 11/14 11/15/24 1:42PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 1st: Triet N. (IA) 2nd: Zieker B. (TX) 3rd: Danny R. (CA) 3rd: Fatima K. (TX) 3rd: Kris K. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Think Tank Throwdown - From 11/12 11/15/24 1:39PM 1st: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Eric J. (TX) 2nd: Yuvan B. (TX) 2nd: Aashvi P. (TX) 3rd: Tony D. (GA) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders 11/14/24 11:12AM Since the last posting (Sept. 18) of the overall Global Leaders from the entire season, Isaac V. (AK) has moved into 1st. Riley T. (CO), is now in 2nd. Lia Y. (AK) advanced from 6th to 3rd. Out of nowhere Mallory H. (TX), moved into 4th. The following students have joined the "Top Ten" since the last posting: Tadewa O. (TX), Zach T. (CO), Vedika S. (TX), and Rishabh S. (CA). Ranking can change at any time, to see the current "Top Ten," Full article..

MacArthur High School Repeats as District Academic Decathlon Champ 11/13/24 12:08PM MacArthur High School scored 26,547.7 points and an 8,800.5-point lead over the second-place campus, taking home first place for a fifth consecutive year. The school snagged top honors thanks to students Full article..

California’s Decathletes Visited Madera for Lecture Day 11/13/24 11:56AM MADERA — Over 500 Academic Decathletes from across California gathered in Madera for the 17th Annual Academic Decathlon Lecture Day, joining Madera County’s high school competitors. This year’s Decathlon theme, “Our Changing Climate,” guided the sessions, where Central Valley experts delivered lectures tailored to Decathlon subject areas. Full article..

October Top Ten Overall Global Leaders 11/12/24 9:34AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center head-to-head challenge and scrimmage scores in October. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Mallory H. (TX) 2nd: Tadewa O. (TX) 3rd: Isaac V. (AK) 4th: Lia Y. (AK) 5th: Sephira G. (TX) 6th: Riley T. (CO) 7th: Daniel G. (AZ) 8th: Zach T. (CO) 9th: Vedika S. (TX) 10th: Rishabh S. (CA) Congratulations! To view the current overall Global Leaders for the season, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Fall Frenzy - From 11/07 11/8/24 7:04PM 1st: Alexandra C. (CA) 2nd: Vedika S. (TX) 3rd: Gwendolynn C. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Fall Frenzy - From 11/05/2024 11/6/24 4:13PM 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Aidan A. (TX) 2nd: Akshar B. (TX) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Lewis H. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Ventura County Student Academic Decathlon Logo Design Contest Winner Announced 11/5/24 9:48AM Congratulations to Sophia Thurman, Oak Park High School. Full article..

October Top Ten Scrimmage Leaders 11/5/24 9:43AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center October scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Lia Y. (AK) 2nd: Zieker B. (TX) 3rd: Lewis H. (AZ) 4th: Shivaraj T. (CA) 5th: Isaac V. (AK) 6th: Daniel G. (AZ) 7th: Gwendolynn C. (AK) 8th: Alejandra R. (CA) 9th: Liliana G. (AZ) 9th: Carina F. (TX) 10th: Caleb W. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center October Global Leaders for Each State 11/4/24 3:38PM Congratulations! AK  1st: Isaac V.,  2nd: Lia Y.,  3rd: Gideon V. AZ  1st: Daniel G.,  2nd: Lewis H,.  3rd: Clemson N. CA  1st: Rishabh S.,  2nd: Brooklyn T.,  3rd: Shivaraj T. CO  1st: Riley T.,  2nd: Zach T.,  3rd: Ashton J. FL  1st: Brenna F., 2nd: Lorenzo O., 3rd: Catherine G. GA  1st: Tony D., 2nd: Tracy N., 3rd: Han T. Individual  1st: Maya C. IA  1st: Diego B., 2nd: Karen C., 3rd: Kevin T. ID  1st: Russell H., 2nd: Magdalena S., 3rd: Honor H. IL  1st: scholastic 1. MN  1st: Isam I. NE  1st: Kaitlin C., Jhordin Q., 2nd: Kevin C., 3rd: Steven V. OH  1st: Andrew Z., 2nd: Ian H., 3rd: Isak A. PA  1st: Ava W., 1st: Manaal H., 2nd: Sebastian L. TX  1st: Mallory H., 2nd: Tadewa O., 3rd: Sephira G. UT  1st: Tristan L., 2nd: Samuel F., 3rd: Lucas L. WI  1st: Cora D., 2nd: Liam L., 3rd: Vivian D. Don't see your name? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

USAD Nationals 2025 Logo Design Contest 11/4/24 10:00AM USAD encourages all students participating with Acadec to submit their original designs for the 2025 USAD Nationals Contest. You can find full rules and submission instructions at tinyurl.com/USADLogo25 Deadline for submission is December 1, 2024. Submissions must be in a color, vector graphics format such as SVG, AI, or EPS. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Brain Drain 🧠 - From 10/31/2024 11/1/24 6:47PM 1st: EJ d. (CA) 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Battle of the Brains 🧠 - From 10/29/2024 10/30/24 2:22PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Tony D. (GA) 3rd: Clemson N. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

The 14th Annual TEDx Manhattan Beach - Speaker Spotlight 10/28/24 10:04AM Madelyn Pieronek loves puzzles and hopes these clues help you piece together a little about her!... Her talk is based on her award-winning Academic Decathlon speech, in which she shared her personal journey with an ADHD diagnosis Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Quizfather - From 10/22/2024 10/23/24 6:43PM 1st: Tadewa O. (TX) 1st: scholastic 1. (IL) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 3rd: Charles C. (AZ) 3rd: Liliana G. (AZ) 3rd: Paola A. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Supply and Demand Showdown - From 10/17/2024 10/18/24 2:38PM 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 2nd: Caleb W. (AK) 3rd: Eric J. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Knowledge Knockout - From 10/15/2024 10/16/24 8:20PM 1st: Russell H. (ID) 2nd: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Lewis H. (AZ) 2nd: Isaac V. (AK) 2nd: Jimena C. (CA) 3rd: Tadewa O. (TX) 3rd: Lia Y. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center September Overall Global Leaders 10/15/24 9:48AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center September head-to-head scores and scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Lia Y. (AK) 2nd: Isaac V. (AK) 3rd: Riley T. (CO) 4th: Daniel G. (AZ) 5th: Ashton J. (CO) 6th: Zach T. (CO) 7th: Samarth G. (CA) 8th: Leela M. (AK) 9th: Gideon V. (AK) 10th: Rishabh S. (CA) Congratulations! To see the current overall "Top Ten," Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Art of War - From 10/10/2024 10/11/24 1:07PM 1st: Kris K. (CA) 1st: Valeria A. (CA) 2nd: Samarth G. (CA) 2nd: Isaac V. (AK) 3rd: Fatima K. (T) 3rd: Elisabeth C. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center September Global Leaders by State 10/10/24 9:32AM Congratulations! AK  1st: Lia Y.,  2nd: Isaac V.,  3rd: Leela M. AZ  1st: Daniel G.,  2nd: Carol Z.,  3rd: Carter T. CA  1st: Samarth G.,  2nd: Rishabh S.,  3rd: Sehaj G. CO  1st: Riley T.,  2nd: Ashton J.,  3rd: Zach T. GA  1st: Tony D.,  2nd: Terry N.,  3rd: Lauryn P. IA  1st: Kevin T.,  2nd: Karen C.,  3rd: Arlo W. ID  1st: Swede H.,  2nd: The Goat H.,  3rd: Taylor B. ME  1st: Jacob R., Aspen G.,  2nd: Sutton S.,  2nd: Dominick P. MN  1st: Isam I.,  2nd: Aedan S. NE  1st: Vanessa P.,  2nd: Alaina S.,  3rd: Fruzsina R. NJ  1st: Julie L.,  2nd: Mia T.,  3rd: Edward A. OH  1st: Andrew Z.,  2nd: Daniel W.,  3rd: Ty F. PA  1st: Sulochana D.,  2nd: Eleanor W. TX  1st: Vincent Z.,  2nd: Vedika S.,  3rd: Julie C. UT  1st: Tristan L.,  2nd: Jared L.,  3rd: Samuel F. WI  1st: Cora D.,  2nd: Sam S.,  3rd: Sophia M. Don't see your state represented? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Quiz Whiz - From 10/08/2024 10/9/24 7:02PM 1st: Isaac F. (TX) 2nd: Isaac V. (AK) 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Jacob D. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

September Top Ten Scrimmage Leaders 10/9/24 9:28AM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center September scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Caleb W. (AK) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 4th: Lia Y. (AK) 5th: Talyn Y. (TX) 6th: Judith G. (CA) 7th: Jimena C. (CA) 8th: Isaac V. (AK) 9th: Kris K. (CA) 10th: Lewis H. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

Summerville High Class of 1989 graduate is now Sri Lanka's prime minister 10/7/24 10:06AM A Class of 1989 Summerville High School graduate is now the prime minister of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and she’s the country’s first woman to head the government in 24 years... Wayne deGennaro, who taught English at Summerville and was Academic Decathlon coach when Amarasuriya was on the Summerville team, Full article..

Academic Decathlon: A race for academic supremacy 10/7/24 9:51AM Everyone has different strengths, weaknesses, values, and beliefs. ,the application of which creates a diverse, unique, and charming environment that shows people’s true intent and universal perspective. North Penn’s Academic Decathlon club has embarked on this journey, where they will find out what separates the alpha from the rest of the pack. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Social Science Throwdown - From 10/03/2024 10/4/24 5:16PM 1st: Kris K. (CA) 2nd: Jimena C. (CA) 3rd: Bien D. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Thermonuclear Tuesday Blast - From 10/01/2024 10/2/24 7:04PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 2nd: Isaac V. (AK) 3rd: Jacob D. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - The Science Showdown - From 09/26/2024 9/27/24 11:46AM 1st: Kris K. (CA) 1st: Jaidyn N. (CA) 2nd: Alexander D. (CA) 2nd: Judith G. (CA) 3rd: Caleb W. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Surprise Saturday Scrimmage 9/26/24 2:40PM We are having a Surprise Saturday Scrimmage this week. Users will have to check out our Training Center Facebook page or Training Center X.com account to get the test key. Please feel free to leave feedback or ideas. Should be a fun scrimmage! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Tuesday Tussle - From 09/24/2024 9/26/24 12:43PM 1st: James C. (CA) 1st: Jacob D. (CA) 2nd: Sophia G. (CA) 2nd: Ty F. (OH) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Josette P. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Friday Flyover: Lane Tech High School 9/23/24 9:55AM LANE TECH ACADEC: Lane Tech has been competing in the United States Academic Decathlon since the program's inception in 1985. Since then, Lane has made a name for itself by consistently placing second in the City Championship and State Championship competitions. Full article..

Scrimmage - Rhythm and Recall - From 09/19/2024 9/20/24 5:46PM 1st: Caleb W. (AK) 2nd: Karen C. (IA) 3rd: Tony D. (GA) 3rd: Danny R. (CA) 3rd: Eric J. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage - Tailwind Tuesday - From 09/17/2024 9/18/24 4:08PM 1st: Lewis H. (AZ) 2nd: Isaac F. (TX) 2nd: Shivaraj T. (CA) 3rd: Isaac V. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders 9/18/24 10:47AM Since the last posting, Riley T. (CO), jumped into 1st. Daniele G. (AZ) advanced from 7th to 2nd. Out of nowhere Ashton J. (CO), moved into 3rd followed close behind by Liam S. (CO) in 4th. Ranking can change at any time, to see the current "Top Ten," Full article..

How To Get Your First Speaking Engagement 9/17/24 10:18AM Many professionals are afraid of speaking in front of an audience. According to the National Social Anxiety Center, Americans fear public speaking more than death. The American Psychiatric Association refers to the fear of speaking in front of an audience as public speaking anxiety (PSA), also known as glossophobia... ...In high school I participated in academic decathlon and received an award for the speech category. Full article..

Scrimmage - Theorem Thursday - From 09/12/2024 9/13/24 3:42PM 1st: Talyn Y. (TX) 2nd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Vincent Z. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

AcaDeca Stoked Career Interest for National Merit Scholarship Semifinalist 9/12/24 12:26PM Each year, fewer than 1% of high school seniors in the U.S. are National Merit Scholarship semifinalists. Yesterday, Sandpoint High School’s Jenna Hughes discovered she was among them. Full article..

Scrimmage - Tuesday Trivia - From 09/10/2024 9/11/24 4:05PM 1st: Jimena C. (CA) 2nd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Lewis H. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

August Training Center Global Leaders 9/11/24 12:07PM These participants accumulated the highest combined head-to-head challenge and scrimmage scores during August. Congratulations! 1st: Riley T. (CO) 2nd: Liam S. (CO) 3rd: Matthew G. (AZ) 4th: Ashton J. (CO) 5th: Kelvin Y. (AZ) 6th: Benjamin J. (TX) 7th: Daniel G. (AZ) 8th: Saranya S. (AZ) 8th: Thomas L. (TX) 9th: Elaine H. (AZ) 10th: Claire Z. (AZ) To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Scrimmage - Thesis Thursday - From 09/05/2024 9/9/24 11:15AM 1st: Bien D. (TX) 2nd: Evan B. (ID) 3rd: Caleb W. (AK) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Twisted Tuesday - From 09/03/2024 9/4/24 11:06AM 1st: Shivaraj T. (CA) 2nd: Vincent Z. (TX) 3rd: Talyn Y. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Holiday Hustle - From Monday 09/02/2024 9/4/24 10:53AM 1st: Daniel G. (AZ) 2nd: Talyn Y. (TX) 3rd: Shivaraj T. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

August Top Scrimmage Leaders 9/3/24 12:28PM Ranking is based on an accumulation of the Training Center August scrimmage scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. 1st: Caleb W. (AK) 2nd: Danny R. (CA) 3rd: Talyn Y. (TX) 4th: Shivaraj T. (CA) 5th: Liam S. (CO) 6th: Lia Y. (AK) 7th: Benjamin J. (TX) 8th: Lance R. (CA) 9th: Jimena C. (CA) 10th: Isabella C. (CA) 10th: Thor P. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Thursday - From 08/29/2024 8/30/24 2:32PM 1st: Ty F. (OH) 2nd: Caleb W. (AK) 3rd: Talyn Y. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Turn Up Tuesday - From 08/27/2024 8/28/24 1:39PM 1st: Riley T. (CO) 1st: Isabella C. (CA) 1st: Ty F. (OH) 2nd: Daniel G. (AZ) 2nd: Lance R. (CA) 3rd: Talyn Y. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders by State 8/27 8/28/24 9:40AM After 27 days of head-to-head challenges and 4 online scrimmages, here are the Online Testing and Training Center top Global Leaders for each participating state: AK  1st: Isaac V.  2nd: Caleb W.  3rd: Lia Y. AZ  1st: Matthew G.  2nd: Saranya S.  3rd: Elaine H. CA  1st: Danny R.  2nd: Shivaraj T.  3rd: Thor P. CO  1st: Liam S.  2nd: Riley T.  3rd: Zach T. OH  1st: Ty F. PA  1st: Sulochana D.  2nd: Eleanoe W.  3rd: Farell B. TX  1st: Benjamin J.  2nd: Aidan A.  3rd: Kaiden V. Don't see your state represented? Take head-to-head challenges and/or participate in the online scrimmage. Each correct answer is worth one point. To see the current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Thursday Thunder - From 08/22/2024 8/23/24 11:05AM 1st: Liam S. (CO) 1st: Eric J. (TX) 1st: Elizabeth G. (TX) 1st: Matthew G. (AZ) 2nd: Yvette G. (TX) 3rd: Emily S. (TX) 3rd: Landon G. (TX) 3rd: Kelvin Y. (AZ) Congratulations! Full article..

New Training Center Overall Global Leader 8/22/24 10:42AM Since the last posting, Liam S. (CO) has taken over the lead, moving Matthew G. (AZ) into 2nd place. Benjamin J. (TX) has jumped into 3rd, followed closely behind by Elaine H. (AZ) in 4th. The ranking is based on 21 days of Head-to-Head Challenges and two scrimmages. Ranking can change at any moment. To see the entire list of current overall Global Leaders, Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Tuesday Tip Off - From 08/20/2024 8/21/24 2:42PM 1st: Eric J. (TX) 2nd: Saranya S. (AZ) 3rd: Daniel G. (AZ) 3rd: Benjamin J. (TX) Congratulations! Full article..

Scrimmage Results - First Day Frenzy - From 08/15/2024 8/19/24 11:28AM 1st: Caleb W. (AK) 2nd: Benjamin J. (TX) 3rd: Danny R. (CA) Congratulations! Full article..

10 Best Extracurricular Activities for College Applications 8/19/24 11:25AM 9. Academic Competitions Participating in academic competitions, such as the Academic Decathlon, Science Olympiad, or math competitions, is a great way to showcase your intellectual abilities and competitive spirit. Full article..

UNK Graduate Honored with Distinguished Chemistry Alumna Award 8/19/24 11:24AM KEARNEY – Abby (Roland) Sekle has been selected as the 2024 Dr. Donald E. Fox Distinguished Chemistry Alumna... ...She is currently the co-coach of the Elkhorn North High School Academic Decathlon team. Full article..

First Day Frenzy - Join the first scrimmage of the year!! 8/14/24 3:33PM Kicking off the first scrimmage day of the season on Thursday, 08/15/2024! Packing in 65 total questions from the first section of all 7 categories. See how many you can correctly answer in just 15 minutes.... Follow our X.com and FB for all sorts of updates including results! Steps to participate: - Have a membership (subscription) - Click here to purchase a subscription. - Log in - Copy the test key listed on the main page - TA65W5U - Navigate to online Scrimmage under Study Resources - Enter the test key to begin Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders Overall 8/12/24 12:04PM Since the Online Testing and Training Center opened 11 days ago, students have been challenging each other head-to-head. Each correct answer is worth one point in the Global Leader overall ranking. Online scrimmages begin August 15. Then scrimmage scores will be included. Matthew G. (AZ) has taken the early lead. Liam S. (CO) is in 2nd, followed closely by Daniele G. (AZ) in 3rd. Carter T. (AZ) is in 4th. To see the entire" Top Ten," Full article..

Training Center Global Leaders by State 8/12/24 11:04AM After 11 days, here are the Online Testing and Training Center top Global Leaders for each state: AZ  1st: Matthew G.  2nd: Daniel G.  3rd: Carter T. CA  1st: Rene G.  2nd: Elizabeth L. CO  1st: Liam S. TX  1st: Aidan A.  2nd: Vincent Z.  3rd: Haily S. Currently, Global Leader ranking is based on Head-to-Head Challenge scores. Each correct answer is worth one point. Full article..

LAUSD Snapshot - Academic Decathlon Awards 7/31/24 1:02PM We are grateful to every coach, family member, employee and friend who supported our decathletes. Congratulations to Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies for winning the Los Angeles Unified’s Annual Academic Decathlon. Full article..

Sen. John Mannion recognizes the Academic Decathlon team 7/9/24 10:52AM West Genesee extended its congratulations to the school’s state champion Academic Decathlon team and thank you to Sen. John Mannion for presenting a proclamation to the team members. Full article..

West coach honored at RI Academic Decathlon 6/20/24 2:30PM Cranston West coach Christine Luther-Morris was presented the Augustine Capotosto coach of the year award. Full article..

A different kind of coach 6/6/24 9:23AM When we think of coaches, we often think of sports. Football, basketball and track coaches are traditionally some of the most celebrated coaches in New Jersey. But for more than 30 years the Academic Decathlon has held competitions in the Garden State led by the coaching of highly talented NJEA members. Dr. B. Franklin Reinauer, a business executive, economist and local elected official from Ridgewood, brought the Academic Decathlon to New Jersey in 1985. Full article..

Seneca Valley’s Decathalon Team Ranks Top 10 Nationally 6/3/24 11:05AM Seneca Valley School Students placed in the top 10 at a National Decathlon. In March Seneca Valley’s Academic Decathlon took home the first-place prize in Harrisburg which advanced them to the national competition. Full article..

Brain trust: Union students build knowledge, bonds through academic decathlon 6/3/24 11:02AM You may recognize Union High School Academic Decathlon team members by the matching self-designed T-shirts they wear, the inches-thick binder they tote around or the nonstop inside jokes they toss back and forth. You may also notice a bit more swagger in their steps after recently competing at a national competition and bringing home medals for several top-10 individual finishes. Full article..

New Tech Odessa Decathlon team ranks third in nation 6/3/24 10:56AM The New Tech Odessa Academic Decathlon team placed third in the Small School Division of the USAD Online National Competition in late April. NTO was one of two schools to represent Texas at the competitions. Full article..

Gold scholars 5/30/24 10:31AM Benjamin Dusseault, (left) a Bishop Hendricken senior who received a gold medal for literature in the Rhode Island Academic Decathlon held March 4 at Bryant University and Ja’Quan Burrill, a Toll Gate senior who received a gold medal for social science were among 11 seniors statewide winning gold medals in the event to receive $500 scholarship grants last Tuesday at the State House from House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi. Full article..

New Tech Odessa Decathlon team 3rd in the nation 5/23/24 9:20AM May 20—The New Tech Odessa Academic Decathlon team will be recognized at Ector County ISD's Tuesday school board meeting for their 3rd place finish in the Small School Division of the USAD Online National Competition held in late April. Full article..

Taylor AcDec places third in nation 5/23/24 9:09AM Taylor High School’s Academic Decathlon Team represented the state of Texas in the United States Academic Decathlon Competition held in Pittsburgh April 25-27, returning home with the third-place national ranking and a bronze medal from the competition. Full article..

El Camino Real Charter High wins national academic decathlon, their 10th win 5/23/24 9:00AM Nine El Camino Real Charter High School students started out as strangers, before securing coveted spots on the school’s academic decathlon team. And after a year of bonding through intensive study sessions in Classroom S3 and lots of late night laughs, they emerged as friends, unofficial siblings — and national champions. Full article..

Wales-based high school’s Academic Decathlon team places second at national competition 5/21/24 8:49AM WALES — Oak Hill High School’s decathlon team held its own against larger schools in its competition division, securing second place at the national competition in Pennsylvania this year. Full article..