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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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!
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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..

Armuchee High School Student Wins Gold Medal In National Academic Decathlon

5/21/24 8:44AM
Armuchee High School’s senior Kaili Wheeler won a gold medal in the National Academic Decathlon, Small School Online Division. Full article..

April Global Leaders

5/9/24 2:14PM
These participants accumulated the highest head-to-head challenge and scrimmage combined scores during April. Congratulations!
1st: Wyatt L. (ID)
2nd: Bryn E. (ID)
3rd: Prisha S. (TX)
4th: Aidan A. (TX)
5th: Adan O. (UT)
6th: AMS 5 (AZ)
7th: Anna N. (TX)
8th: AMS 2 (AZ)
8th: Thomas L. (TX)
9th: Mehul P. (TX)
10th: Anabelle J. (UT)
To see the current overall Global Leaders,
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Westwood High team wins bronze at US Academic Decathlon

5/8/24 2:16PM
Students from Westwood Regional High School made history last weekend, taking third place in the nation in their division of the United States Academic Decathlon.

“It was really exciting because we worked so hard,” coach James Thomas said in an interview this past week, after the nine-member team returned from the competition in Pittsburgh. “We knew we had the potential to be in the top four, but we really wanted to be in the top three.”
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Dulles's Academic Decathlon team earns 3rd place in national competition

5/8/24 2:09PM
Dulles High School’s Academic Decathlon team earned third place at the 2024 National Competition, held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania last week, according to a Fort Bend ISD news release. Full article..

Lathrop Academic Decathlon team wins national title

5/8/24 2:04PM
Lathrop High School’s Academic Decathlon team won first place among medium-sized schools at last month’s national competition in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Full article..

This Sanger school went 11 years without an academic decathlon team; now it’s a national titlist

5/8/24 1:55PM
The Cinderella saga continues for Hallmark Academy’s academic decathlon team, which was resurrected two years ago following an 11-year hiatus when its coach decided to take time to raise her school-aged children.

The Sanger school with a high school enrollment of about 160 home-schooled students captured the Division V championship at the U.S. Academic Decathlon Nationals in Pittsburgh.
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Oakwood High School wins 12th straight academic decathlon national title

5/2/24 9:05AM
The Oakwood High School academic decathlon team has won its 12th straight Division III national championship.

Its latest title came this past weekend in Pittsburgh, where more than 600 students competed, according to the school district.
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SHS AcaDeca has strong national competition

5/2/24 8:56AM
Sandpoint High School Academic Decathlon team has again put Idaho on the high school academic map.

The Sandpoint team of nine students recently attended the national competition in Pittsburgh, Pa., and scored fifth overall nationally, bringing home five gold medals, three silver medals, and six bronze medals in the medium-size high school division.
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Clayton County Board of Education Honors Elite Scholars Academy Academic Decathlon Team

4/23/24 4:51PM
Among other recognitions during its April regular meeting, the Clayton County Board of Education honored the Elite School Academy Academic Decathlon Team for winning four straight state championships.
The team scored the highest points overall in Division I and II — earning the Howard Stroud Championship Trophy.
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11 RI Academic Decathlon gold medalists to receive scholarships

4/23/24 4:35PM
In a practice inspired by late Warwick Representative Paul Sherlock about 30 years ago, Warwick Representative and Speaker of the House K. Joseph Shekarchi will present $500 scholarships to the 11 high school seniors who won gold medal in the 2024 Rhode Island Academic Decathlon May 21 at the State House. Full article..

Decathletes Bring Home Medals from State Competition

4/18/24 2:45PM
MADERA COUNTY—Glacier High School Charter students earned three medals at the 45th Annual California Academic Decathlon. Eli Lockwood earned a gold in medal in the essay competition and a bronze in music. Ava Simonich earned a bronze medal in the science competition. Full article..

Sandpoint High AcaDeca team ready for nationals

4/18/24 2:39PM
SANDPOINT — Nine Sandpoint High students are headed to the United States Academic Decathlon Nationals competition set to be held April 25-27 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Full article..

North Clarion Academic Decathlon team second at states

4/18/24 2:37PM
The Academic Decathlon team finished second place in small schools at the state competition March 9. Their second place finish earned them a spot to compete in online nationals for the first time since 2011. Full article..

State’s top decathletes! Westwood Regional WACADECA makes history

4/16/24 1:09PM
In a historic victory for Westwood Regional High School, its Academic Decathlon team, WACADECA, has for the first time in the school’s history clinched the title of New Jersey State Champions. Full article..

OC decathletes take home over 70 honors at statewide academic competition

4/16/24 12:56PM
Local high school students prospered at the 45th annual California Academic Decathlon, earning recognition for their soaring scores across a wide range of subjects, from art and music to science and mathematics. Full article..

March Global Leaders

4/9/24 12:41PM
These participants accumulated the highest head-to-head challenge and scrimmage combined scores during March. Congratulations!
1st: AMS 2 (AZ)
2nd: Giovanni R. (CO)
3rd: Alexander H. (TX)
4th: Diona J. (TX)
5th: AMS 5 (AZ)
6th: Aylee P. (CO)
7th: AMS 6 (AZ)
8th: Nathan A. (CA)
9th: Zoe B. (AK)
10th: Anabelle J. (UT)
To see the current overall Global Leaders,
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Scrimmage Results - All Categories - From 03/19

3/21/24 10:57AM
1st: Jason W. (IA)
2nd: Zoe B. (AK)
2nd: Sriram S. (IA)
3rd: Marais A. (IA)

Congratulations!
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Parsippany High School Academic Decathlon Team Wins 20 Medals in Competition

3/16/24 9:08PM
The Parsippany High School Academic Decathlon (AcDec) Team recently participated in the New Jersey Regional competition on Saturday, January 27th at West Windsor Plainsboro High School. They placed fifth in the region, qualifying them for the State Competition which was held on Saturday, March 2 at Westwood High School. Full article..

Folsom, Oak Ridge students head to state Academic Decathlon Championships

3/16/24 8:21PM
After clinching the top positions in their respective regional competitions last month, students from Folsom High School and Oak Ridge High School in El Dorado Hills will be heading to the 2024 California Academic Decathlon State Championship in the coming days. Full article..

Scrimmage Results - Mathematics Section III & I - From 03/14

3/15/24 11:03AM
1st: Ethan G. (AK)
1st: Jason W. (IA)
2nd: Brian F. (OH)
3rd: Zoe B. (AK)

Congratulations!
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Scrimmage Results - All Categories - From 03/12

3/15/24 10:56AM
1st: Alex H. (IA)
1st: Sriram S. (IA)
2nd: Nicholas S. (AZ)
3rd: Jason W. (IA)
3rd: Ty F. (OH)

Congratulations!
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Scrimmage Results - Literature Section III - From 03/07

3/15/24 10:21AM
1st: Zoe B. (AK)
2nd: Ethan G. (AK,)
3rd: Jason W. (IA)

Congratulations!
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February Global Leaders

3/9/24 12:37PM
These participants accumulated the highest head-to-head challenge and scrimmage combined scores during February. Congratulations!
1st: Aidan A. (TX)
2nd: Charlie N. (CA)
3rd: Zoe B. (AK) 4th: Nicholas S. (AZ)
5th: Isaiah S. (CA)
6th: Thi N. (AZ)
7th: John T. (IA)
8th: Daniela V. (TX)
9th: Elaine H. (AZ)
10th: Connor C. (IA)
To see the current overall Global Leaders,
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Scrimmage Results - All Categories From 03/05

3/6/24 8:05PM
1st: Nicholas S. (AZ)
2nd: JP N. (AZ)
2nd: Zoe B. (AK)
3rd: Ty F. (OH)

Congratulations!
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