HOOVER’S ACADEMIC DECATHLON TEAM GOES TO STATE

After one of their most successful regional competitions at Drake University, the Hoover Academic Decathlon team has been selected to move on to the state competition.  At the regional competition, several students were recognized for their work:  Riley Mortenson (3^rd place science, 3^rd place music), Mu Girl Lay (1^st place interview) and Tyler Bainter (2^nd place music).  The team also placed 3^rd in the oral Super Quiz competition.  The Academic Decathlon state competition will take place in Mount Vernon on March 1^st and 2^nd.    Other team members include Thanh Lai (captain), Julie Penton, Chris DeJoode, Dzana Memic, Nhi Dang, Matt Murr and Tyler Bainter.