The Perry High School Academic Decathlon Team is headed to the state competition, after finishing second overall at the recent regional contest.

The 11 member team competed at Johnston High School, and then at Drake University last month. The first day consisted of student interviews, as well as prepared and impromptu speeches. On the second day, participants were tested within the theme of the 1960’s, with categories in math, science, social studies, music, art, literature, and economics. The event concluded with a Quiz Bowl. Perry competed in the small school division, and placed second as a team, with additional honors given to individual team members.

The team is coached by Teresa Kresse and Lisa Schumacher, and the participants include Kaylynn Bousman, Devin Carrillo, Krista Hines, Jocelyn Hopkins, Bree Martin, Madison Mason, Kayla McFarland, Avery Miner, Bailey Piper, Camden Studer and Alexandra Tasler.