The Mathematics, Number Sense, Science and Social Studies teams all won first place and eight of the team members earned individual awards. The HPHS Calculator Applications and Literary Criticism teams both took second place at regionals but only first-place teams will advance to state.
First place team members include, with their individual honors listed:
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Mathematics Team:
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Science Team:
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Number Sense Team:
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Social Studies Team:
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In addition, five students will advance to compete as individuals at the state meet:
- Justin Li - Calculator Applications: second-place regional finish
- Geoffrey Son - Computer Applications: first-place regional finish
- Jenetaifeatu Nwosu - Feature Writing: first-place regional finish
- Evan Wang - Lincoln Douglas Debate: second-place regional finish
- Elizabeth Ahn - Ready Writing: second-place regional finish
The University Interscholastic League offers 30 academic contests at the high school level testing students’ knowledge and skills in mathematics, science, computer applications, writing, current issues, fine arts and more.
The contests build on the academic skills developed in the classroom and offer students the opportunity to stretch their talents above and beyond what is required. According to the UIL Academics website, the competition is designed to motivate students as they acquire higher levels of knowledge. It also is meant to challenge students to confront issues of importance in a way that requires critical and creative thinking, knowledge and comprehension.