UIL academics has a variety of competitions students can compete in based on their strengths and interests, with no try-outs necessary. All events have a different coach and time to meet. Most meets are on Saturdays in January and February with district in March and region in April. 

“UIL Academics has something for everyone! Science, math, English, computers, accounting, speaking… it goes on and on!” – Mrs. Sweet, Director of UIL Academics.

2022 UIL Coaches

Business:
Accounting Mitchell Thiele – Rm 237
Computer Applications Mitchell Thiele remove event

Essay Contests:
Barbara Jordan Historical Essay Michelle Aguirre – Room 404 change coach
Latino History Essay Michelle Aguirre – Room 404 change coach

Journalism:
Copy editing Kim Zuberbueler – Rm 1142
Editorial writing Kim Zuberbueler
Headline writing Kim Zuberbueler
Feature writing Kim Zuberbueler
News writing Kim Zuberbueler

Language Arts:
Literary Criticism Devin Mullen – Rm 303
Ready writing Vicki Guthrie – Rm 500
Spelling& Vocabulary Vicki Guthrie

Social Studies:
Current issues & events Jarod Stokes – Room 526 change coach
Social studies Jarrod Stokes – Rm 526

Speech and Debate:
Congress Jenna Davis Rm 222 change coach
Cross examination debate Jenna Davis Rm 222 change coach
Lincoln Douglas Jenna Davis Rm 222 change coach
Informative speaking Elisa Pittman Rm 253 change coach
Persuasive speaking Elisa Pittman Rm 253 change coach
Prose Interpretation Melody Houston – Rm 236
Poetry Interpretation Melody Houston

STEM:
Calculator Applications Connie Radle – Rm 212
Computer Science No Coach
Mathematics Connie Radle
Number Sense Connie Radle
Robotics No coach, contact Elisa Pittman if interested
Science Elisa Pittman – Rm 222

Theater:
One Act Play David Remschel – Auditorium change director

Location: Room #225