2 students compete at state meet

By Melinda L. Lucas

Two Albany High School students competed last week in the UIL Academic Meet at the University of Texas in Austin.

Junior Sidney Russell and sophomore Avery Everitt both competed in the feature writing event on Wednesday, May 17.

The top 12 Class 2A students in Texas advanced to the state meet in each event, with the top six places receiving medals at the state level.

“Neither of the girls placed in the top six,” said sponsor Donnie Lucas. “Even though they didn’t receive a medal, it was a great experience, and both of them can qualify to go back next year to compete. There is less presssure when you have been through it before.”

Russell won second in feature writing at the Region II Academic Meet last month, while Everitt placed third.

The top three places in each event at the regional contest advanced to the state meet.

Lucas, who is the journalism sponsor, and teacher Jennifer Everitt accompanied the students to Austin.

Both students are on the staff of the school newspaper, The Lions Roar.