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Team Okaloosa triumphs at state academic competition

Team Okaloosa, a group of eight talented high school students, has secured first place in the prestigious Commissioner’s Academic Challenge (CAC) held from April 10-13. The team outshone ten Division 2 […]

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Team Okaloosa, a group of eight talented high school students, has secured first place in the prestigious Commissioner’s Academic Challenge (CAC) held from April 10-13. The team outshone ten Division 2 teams to claim the state championship title.

The CAC, a tradition since 1986, is Florida’s premier academic competition that tests participants in various subjects, including language arts, mathematics, science, social studies, fine arts, world languages, physical education, health, and technology.

Team Okaloosa’s victory was based on their performance in subject matter tests and evaluations of their collaborative problem-solving skills.

The team members, representing various high schools in the area, brought diverse strengths to the competition. The team included:

Christopher Seeling – Senior, Rocky Bayou Christian School
Scarlett Stevens – Senior, Rocky Bayou Christian School
Michael Mosley – Senior, Rocky Bayou Christian School
William Kyker – Junior, Fort Walton Beach High School
Adam Jarvis – Senior, Niceville High School
Brynne Massey – Junior, Collegiate High School
Cassandra Price – Junior, Niceville High School
Asher Newcomer – Freshman, Choctawhatchee High School

Lisa Nall, the district academic team coordinator, and Dr. Michael Mosley & Julie Mosley from Rocky Bayou Christian School served as the team’s coaches, providing guidance and support throughout the competition.

The victory at the CAC not only rewards these young scholars with scholarships, championship rings, trophies, and medallions but also bestows upon them the honor of representing academic excellence for their schools and community.

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