How Did Johnston High School Students Do at State Academic Decathlon?

Johnston High School was well represented at the State Academic Decathlon competition earlier this month.

The students traveled to State Academic Decathlon competition in Mount Vernon on March 1 and 2. 

After speeches, interviews, essays, and exams on Math, Economics, Russian History, the Space Race, Russian Art, Russian Literature and Russian Music, JHS walked away with a strong 5th place showing. 

In addition, six individual medals were awarded to Johnston students. The team members and their awards are listed below:
 
Honors Category
Senior Josh Boeschen – 3rd place Mathematics
Sophomore Jack Dolde
Junior Vaibhav Srikaran – 3rd place Interview

Scholastic Category
Senior Breanna Wiliams – 1st place Speech and 2nd place Essay
Sophomore Levi Clark
Freshman Aubrey Soderlund

Varsity Category
Senior John Finn – 3rd place Economics
Senior Xavier Gaumer – 2nd place Speech
Senior Abby Abeyta-Martin
 
Alternates Category
Senior Austin Busch
Senior Erin Conlan

From Johnston High School