Archive for Monday, February 1, 2010

Archive for Monday, February 1, 2010

SMN academic decathlon team finishes third in state

February 1, 2010

The Shawnee Mission North academic decathlon team took third place at state competition on Jan. 23 and 24.

The team took first place in the oral super quiz event at Kansas State University.

Kalen Petersen received a $1,000 scholarship as the top scorer for the entire competition.

Tristan Abbott was the second highest scorer in the scholastic division.

Other SMN team members included Lizzy Braden, Kerrianne Petersen, Jeremy Muller, Bram Pruitt, John Tanner, Bethany Harris and Megan Wetchensky.

The Shawnee Mission South decathlon team received first place overall for its 10th consecutive year.

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