The Okaloosa County School District Academic Team earned first place in Division II at the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge, district officials announced during the April 27 School Board meeting.
- The team competed against top students from across Florida to secure the championship title.
“Winning a state championship at the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge is an extraordinary accomplishment,” Superintendent Marcus Chambers said. “These students have demonstrated not only exceptional academic ability, but also teamwork, discipline, and perseverance. We are incredibly proud of how they represented Okaloosa County on the state stage, and we congratulate them and their coaches on this well-deserved honor.”
State team members:
- Captain: Colt Stevens, Rocky Bayou Christian School (Team Florida)
- Co-Captain: Cole Rewis, Fort Walton Beach High School
- Jeda Srichareon, Fort Walton Beach High School
- Landon Weinberg, Niceville High School
- Caden Veach, Destin High School
- Asher Newcomer, Choctawhatchee High School
- Hailey Nutt, Rocky Bayou Christian School
- Rosemary Pace, Home School
Coaches:
- Lisa Nall, district coordinator, Academic Team
- Dr. Michael Mosley, co-coach
- Julie Mosley, co-coach
Established in 1986, the Commissioner’s Academic Challenge is a statewide competition that showcases student achievement across a range of disciplines, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, world languages, physical education, health and technology.
Florida’s top academic teams compete in the event each year.
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Well done Academic Team and coaches!! So many hours after regular school. No small feat to be NUMBER ONE in the state in their division! Congratulations to all!