May 1, 2017

Lathrop High School takes 4th place in their division at the USAD National Competition in Madison, WI.

Here’s how they did:

  • Fourth in Division 2
  • Third in Division 2 Super Quiz
  • 13 medals (Honors Gold in Ar, Varsity Gold in Math, and many others)
  • Grace martin Third Overall in Division 2 Honors

Coach Chris Benshoof says that this is the best Lathrop has ever done at Nationals, and they’re very happy with their results.

Check out this ADN article:

https://www.adn.com/opinions/2017/04/28/these-students-dont-have-all-the-answers-yet-but-give-them-a-second/

And check out an article by Tom Hewitt, Fairbanks Daily News Miner columnist and Acadeca Alumni:

http://www.newsminer.com/opinion/editorials/interior-flexes-scholarly-muscle-lathrop-academic-decathlon-team-distinguishes-itself/article_70bc26aa-28be-11e7-b42f-ab236e705da3.html