East Academic Team Finishes Second in District Governor's Cup

East Calloway Elementary's academic team finished second overall in the KAAC Governor's Cup District competition on February 1st, held at Murray Middle School.

The Future Problem Solving team finished first, with team members Dallas Tripp, Marisol Islas, Lily Carstens, and Charleigh Miner.

The Quick Recall team finished second, composed of Layla Koebbe, Olivia Hughes (Captain), Ava Akers, Lukas Selman, Jaxon Forth, Jonah Sanders, Charleigh Miner, and Marisol Islas.

Numerous students placed in individual competition. Layla Koebbe placed third in language arts and fifth in social studies. In writing, Dallas Tripp earned third, Lily Carstens finished fourth, and Freyja Beatty placed fifth. Lukas Selman finished fifth in arts and humanities. 

The team will compete next at regional competition in March and are coached by Megan Milliken and Michael Koebbe.