On Monday, March 22, Brownwood High School (BHS) students participated the District UIL Academics competition held at Tarleton State University in Stephenville, Texas. There were 33 students who competed in 15 different events.

Students from Brownwood, Stephenville, Lampasas, Glen Rose, and Gatesville competed.

The following BHS students placed at the competition:

Copy Editing: 6th place – Emily Haynes

Ready Writing: 6th place – Paul Adams

Editorial Writing: 5th place – Abby Venegas

Social Studies Team: 2nd place (Cole Alexander, Mo Goff, Jonathan Hagood)

Accounting: 3rd place – Zachary Porter (Qualified for Regionals)

Current Issues and Events: 3rd place – Mo Goff (Qualified for Regionals)

Social Studies: 2nd place – Mo Goff (Qualified for Regionals)

Science: Top Biology Student – Aishwarya Nigalye (6th place finish overall, Qualified for Regionals)

Headline Writing: 2nd place – Brooke Minchey (Qualified for Regionals)

Coaches for events with students placing were Brittany Martin (Editorial Writing, Headline Writing, and Copy Editing), Kerri Castaneda (Science), Accounting (Stacee Hetzel), Ready Writing (Cherita Mungia), and Kenan Boland (Current Issues and Events, Social Studies).

The Regional competition will be held April 16-17 in Graham.