La Porte High School’s Academic Decathlon team has once again earned its spot among the best in Texas.

In its third appearance at the State Championships in four years, the team brought home six medals from the Feb. 28-March 2 competition in Frisco.

The team advanced to State after winning 20 medals at the Jan. 25 Regional competition.

The Academic Decathlon is a team competition that challenges students to work together in teams to demonstrate their academic skills. The competition includes a series of events, such as tests, speeches, and interviews. 

State Results

• Moaz Chatta: 8th Science 
• Bre Stephenson: 2nd Interview 
• Steven Rodriguez: 5th Essay
• Jaime Licon: 10th Economics, 10th Literature, 9th Music, 6th Science, 4th Social Science, 2nd Interview 
• Cesar Perez: 7th Economics, 5th Literature, 4th Mathematics, 2nd Music, 6th Science, 5th Social Science, 10th Essay and 10th place overall Scholastic 
• William Sims: 5th Math, 9th Social Science 
• Logan Murphy: 10th Art, 9th Mathematics, 7th Music, 6th Social Science, 6th Speech 
• Camden Morrill: 4th Art, 2nd Literature, 7th Mathematics, 2nd Music, 2nd Science, 4th Social Science, 6th Essay, and 5th Overall Varsity
• Harlee Gibbs: 6th Art, 7th Economics, 4th Literature, 7th Music, 6th Science, 4th Social Science, 4th Essay and 9th Overall Varsity 

"Having watched our Academic Decathlon team grow and excel over the years, I am incredibly proud of their dedication and hard work,” said La Porte High School Principal Dr. Kade Griffin. “Establishing ourselves as one of the state's best is a remarkable achievement, and it reflects the commitment, teamwork, and academic excellence our students demonstrate. This success is a testament to their passion for learning and the support they receive from our teachers and staff.”  

La Porte High School social studies teacher Jaime Licon is the Academic Decathlon Coach; he is assisted by Ethan Fernau, who also a social studies teacher on the campus.