OMS Academic Team wins 7th straight District Governor’s Cup

January 23, 2024 | 12:14 am

Updated January 23, 2024 | 1:26 am

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The Owensboro Middle School Academic Team recently won the KAAC District Governor’s Cup competition, placing first in 7 of the 8 categories. This marks their 7th straight District Championship and 9th in the last 10 years.

The Future Problem Solving team placed 1st overall. Team members are Kinsley Hayden, Mercy Tanner, Ciel Vinson, Maya Wendt, and Kenessen Schmied.

The Quick Recall Team went undefeated to win the tournament for the 10th straight year. Team members are Henry Busse, Amelia Calhoun, Madelyn Haysley (captain), Adam Horton, Zed Garcia, Michael Swift, and Laveenya Siddon.

The following students placed in individual competition and will advance to the regional competition:

Mathematics
1st Place – Madelyn Haysley
2nd Place – Henry Busse
4th Place – Michael Swift

Science
1st Place – Adam Horton
2nd Place – Amelia Calhoun

Social Studies
1st Place – Adam Horton

Language Arts
1st Place – Madelyn Haysley

Arts & Humanities
1st Place – Amelia Calhoun

Composition
5th Place – Jessica Garcia Garcia

January 23, 2024 | 12:14 am

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