03/29/2026
Please help me congratulate these multi-talented theatre students!
Coached by: Savannah Jones
🎠UIL Academic District Contest 5A – District 16 Results
I am proud to celebrate the outstanding accomplishments of the University High School Speech Team at the UIL Academic District Contest Today.
Prose
🥇 1st Place – Naomi Williams (Advances to Region)�🥈 2nd Place – Rene Zuniga (Advances to Region)�🥉 3rd Place – Damari West (Advances to Region)
Poetry
🥇 1st Place – Ty’Liiyah Hampton (Advances to Region)�🥈 2nd Place – Rashel Villa (Advances to Region)
5th Place- Amaiah Najar
Persuasive Speaking
🥇 1st Place – Emilia Minter (Advances to Region)�5th – Xochitl Gardea�6th – Madelyn Pedrotti
Informative Speaking
4th – D’Yeon Martinez (Alternate to Region)�5th – Rashel Villa�Participant – Camila Medina
🎉 Program Recognition
Your dedication, discipline, and artistry continue to represent our program with excellence. I am proud of each competitor and look forward to cheering and coaching you on at region!