The scholastic contest will match 46 teams made up of high school students from 14 school districts countywide against one another in a number of academic disciplines. Students obtain points by competing in 10 events. The Super Quiz this year focuses on social science. Students also must write an essay, face a panel of interviewers, and give an impromptu and prepared speech.
Students compete for team and individual awards.
Etiwanda High School from the Chaffey Joint Union High School District and the 1999-2000 Academic Decathlon championship team, will be vying for a second consecutive win this year. Aquinas High School, a private school in San Bernardino, is also participating. Winners and finalists from the competition will be announced at the Academic Decathlon Awards Banquet February 13 at the Radisson Hotel in San Bernardino. The winning team will represent San Bernardino County at the statewide Academic Decathlon competition to be held March 16-18 in Los Angeles.