Alumni Testimonials
Hear from real former Decathletes!
Maddie Cannings
Years as a Decathlete:
1
Graduated:
2021
Competed at:
Local Competition, Regional Competition, State Competition
"Decathlon connected me with people who became my family. Before joining Decathlon, I was heavily involved in choir, so that change was especially hard on me, but my peers helped me feel welcome. My coaches were also very supportive and made the class fun with each of their personalities. The program also forced me to learn a lot of study tactics that have aided me in college, and the scholarships I received are still being used to pay for textbooks and housing costs."
Wyatt Hill
Years as a Decathlete:
2
Graduated:
2017
Competed at:
Local Competition, Regional Competition, State Competition, National Competition
"Academic Decathlon gave me a mechanism through which to change the course of my academic life. After two years as a Varsity student in Academic Decathlon, I went on to earn a perfect 4.0 GPA in all four years of college and graduated at the very top of my college class. Now that I am pursuing my PhD, I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity which Academic Decathlon provided me to discover the heights of my academic potential. "
Tingzeng Wang
Years as a Decathlete:
2
Graduated:
2016
Competed at:
Local Competition, Regional Competition, State Competition
"Academic Decathlon changed the course of my life. It made me realize my potential, augmented my capabilities, and helped me build lasting friendships. "
Sophie Yangyi
Years as a Decathlete:
2
Graduated:
2019
Competed at:
Local Competition, Regional Competition, State Competition, National Competition
"Academic Decathlon taught me valuable learning and time management skills that I still use to this day. It also embedded in me the importance of teamwork and responsibility. It was also one of the most fun years of my life and where I met incredible people."