State Qualifier and senior Leonardo Robles-Lara, junior state qualifier Alexcia Garcia (also an alternate in a second event), sophomore state qualifier Eleanor Recinos, and senior state alternate in two events Vladimir Moreno headed to State UIL Academics competition on Wednesday, May 17.
Leonardo Robles-Lara competed in mathematics and placed in the top half of over 30 students representing the best of the best in the 4A for the State of Texas.
In news writing, Alexcia Garcia placed 6th in the entire state for the 4A conference. In addition, Eleanor Recinos placed 5th in editorial writing.
Making it to the state level is in itself an amazing achievement. But, for both young ladies, placing is just the icing on the cake. As a junior and a sophomore respectively, they are excited for next season and the opportunity to represent Royal High School again next year.
Congratulations to our entire State Team:
Mathematics: Qualifier Leonardo Robles-Lara
Calculator Applications: 1st Alternate Vladimir Moreno
News Writing: Qualifier Alexcia Garcia, 6th place
Editorial Writing:
Qualifier Eleanor Recinos, 5th place
1st Alternate Alexcia Garcia
Literary Criticism: 1st Alternate Vladimir Moreno
All of our 3 participants are now eligible for TILF Scholarships from UIL. Leo will able to apply this year and then Alexcia and Eleanor will be able to apply during their senior years.
Congratulations to their coaches, Mr. Junior McKay, Dr. Enos Inniss, and Mrs. Lisa Inniss.
