Lakeside Middle School's Academic Pentathlon team has once again proven its academic prowess by clinching an impressive second place in their division at the recent National Academic Pentathlon Championships. This remarkable feat follows closely on the heels of the team's second-place finish at the State competition.
The United States Academic Pentathlon is a rigorous scholastic competition designed for middle school students, blending the comprehensive nature of the Academic Decathlon with both team and individual challenges. Only the top four teams in each state are invited to the national Academic Pentathlon. Competitors are tested across five core disciplines: fine arts, literature, mathematics, science and social science.
The victorious team comprised the following students:
- Esther Ahn
- Claire Karimi
- Hanming Li
- Katie Nagai
- Brian Quinonez
- Joshua Robertson
- Amogh Sharma
- Rudra Thakur
- Yun Jen Yeh
Several members, including Esther Ahn, Katie Nagai, Joshua Robertson, and Yun Jen Yeh, earned medals for their outstanding performances across various rounds. Notably, both Yun Jen and Katie were awarded overall medals for their individual achievements.
Head Coach Jon Pang expressed immense pride in his team's accomplishments, stating, "Our Lakeside Pentathletes have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to academic excellence and teamwork. Their remarkable achievements at both the State and National Championships are a testament to their dedication, hard work and passion for learning."
Alongside Jon Pang, coaches Mike Clark, Alma Alexander, Lauren Linzmeier and Jay Olpin helped guide and prepare the team for this high-level competition.
Congratulations to our Lakeside Pentathletes for their outstanding achievements!