Columbus High Places First
in Division II of the Georgia
Academic Decathlon
The winner of the MCSD Academic Decathlon, Columbus High, placed first in
the small school division in the 2007 Georgia Academic Decathlon. The
competition was held at Berkmar High School in Lilburn (Gwinnett County)
February 23-24. The team, coaches Lina Yates and Jan Carter, and
assistant principal Dr. Marvin Crumbs were recognized at the Board's April
meeting.
There were 11 schools competing in the large school Division I and 11
schools in the small school Division II. Columbus High School placed first
in Division II and third overall.
Columbus High students received the following awards:
Individual Scoring Overall
Jennifer Yun - third in Honors Category
Music
Jennifer Yun - third in Honors Category
Grace Nagel - third in Scholastic Category
Social Science
Jennifer Yun – first in Honors Category
Math
Jennifer Yun – second in Honors Category and (tie) Puja Chebrolu second in
Honors Category
Kayra Valez - third in Scholastic Category
Economics
Jennifer Yun – second in Honors Category
Essay
Jennifer Yun – first in Honors Category
Interview
Kayra Valez - third in Scholastic Category
MCSD Academic Decathlon Website
