Alhambra High School snagged the top prize in the Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon, county schools officials announced this week at a banquet honoring the winners.
The team, coached by Jose Sanchez in the 47th annual competition, outpaced their foes in 10 subject areas to to win the prestigious contest.
“Congratulations to Alhambra High School and their coach for an outstanding performance in the Academic Decathlon,” said Dr. Debra Duardo, county Superintendent of Schools. “Their hard work, dedication, and passion for learning have paid off, and we are incredibly proud of all the decathletes for their accomplishments.”
Sixty-three teams, comprised of more than 460 students, competed in the brain games, which launched Jan. 18 and ended Feb. 3.
The top finishers:
1. Alhambra High School;
2. El Rancho High School, Pico Rivera;
3. West High School, Torrance;
4. Palos Verdes Peninsula High School, Rolling Hills Estates; and
5. North High School, Torrance.
The Roberta Kordich Coach Award, presented to the coach who best “motivates students to a higher level of learning and excellence” went to Matthew Cole from Rowland High School.
Event sponsor California Credit Union presented 15 students with scholarships ranging from $200 to $500.
The top five teams — along with Beverly Hills High, Redondo Union High and South High of Torrance — will move on to the state competition. The statewide tournament will begin March 6 and end with an awards ceremony March 24 in Santa Clara.
State winners will then move on to the National Academic Decathlon, April 25-27, in Pittsburgh.
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