Paris High School students showcased their academic excellence at the recent UIL District Academic Meet, earning top honors across a wide range of events and advancing several competitors to the regional level.
In the Ready Writing competition, Hannah Cunningham earned 3rd place and Karina Leon secured 4th place. In Feature Writing, Aniya Maddox placed 4th. Maddox also shined in Editorial Writing, taking 3rd place, with Ausha Grimes close behind in 4th.
The Current Events team was well-represented with Keevin Salvatori placing 5th and Ethan Dao earning 6th.
Paris High School dominated in Science, earning 1st place as a team. Standout individual performances included Isaiah Hampton (1st), Akshay Bacharanianda (3rd), and Arjan Khadka (4th). Team members also included Brandon Dao and Emilio Garcia.
In Mathematics, the team placed 2nd overall, with individual honors going to Isaiah Hampton (4th), Akshay Bacharanianda (7th), and Ausha Grimes (10th). The same team also brought home a 2nd place finish in Calculator Applications, with Hampton placing 7th and Bacharanianda 10th.
Debate results were particularly strong, with Arjan Khadka taking 1st place, Eli Allen placing 3rd, and Akshay Bacharanianda earning 4th.
In Speech, Laura Cooper brought home a 2nd place finish, securing her spot at regionals.
Advancing to Regionals:
· Science Team: Isaiah Hampton, Akshay Bacharanianda, Arjan Khadka, Brandon Dao, and Emilio Garcia
· Debate Team: Arjan Khadka, Eli Allen, and Akshay Bacharanianda
· Speech: Laura Cooper
Paris ISD extends congratulations to all competitors and wishes the regional qualifiers the best of luck as they continue to represent Wildcat Nation.
Photo: Pictured above left to right: first row: Karim Viveros, Ethan Dao, and Brandon Dao Back row: Keevin Salvatore, Eli Allen, Hannah Cunningham, Arjan Khadka, Bryce McMellon, Alexa Fisher, Laura Cooper, Emilio Garcia, and Akshay Bacharanianda Not pictured: Jose DelaCruz Garcia, Eden Evans, Brookelyn Thompson, Karina Leon, Katie Newberry, Ausha Grimes, Aniya Maddox, Ryan Macchia, Micaela Morin, Maleayah Couts, and Isaiah Hampton
