Academic Decathlon

What is Academic Decathlon?:

Academic Decathlon is an annual high school nationwide competition sponsored and organized by the United States Academic Decathlon (USAD.org.) Academic Decathlon challenges students to grow academically, socially, and personally. Each year, students study and compete in a broad range of subjects including art, economics, literature, math, music, science, and social science. Students also compete in speech, essay, and interview events.

At Sierra High School, our Academic Decathlon team is more than just a class — it is a community of students (Decathletes) who work together to challenge themselves, build friendships, and achieve success at competitions.

Competitions:

Academic Decathlon competitions are an opportunity for decathletes to showcase their knowledge, confidence, and skills. Decathletes compete in ten events:

• Art
• Economics
• Literature
• Mathematics
• Music
• Science
• Social Science
• Essay
• Interview
• Speech

About the Team:

Our team is made up of decathletes from all GPA and grade levels. Everyone has a place in Academic Decathlon. Whether you love the arts, math, science, writing or public speaking, there is a subject or event for you to showcase your talents.

Guided by our dedicated coach, Mrs. Andrade, our team works hard during study sessions, prepares thoroughly for competitions, and supports one another every step of the way while having fun.

Our decathletes compete in three different divisions: I, II and III at the regional competitions. Divisions I and II teams that place first move on to compete at the state level.

Regional County Competition January 31, 2026

 

 

Division I

• Andrea Jerald- Literature- Bronze 
• Ayush Kumar- Music- Bronze
• Ayush Kumar- Science- Gold
• Deva Milin Nair- Speech- Gold
• Deva Milin Nair- Interview- Silver
• Kushaagra Patel- Music- Bronze
• Kushaagra Patel- Essay- Silver
• Parteek Deol- Art- Bronze
• Parteek Deol- Science- Silver
• Parteek Deol- Essay- Silver
• Prajwal Nagendra- Essay- Silver
• Prajwal- Nagendra- Interview- Silver
• Sasidhar Jasty- Math- Bronze
• Sasidhar Jasty- Economics- Bronze
• Sasidhar Jasty- Essay- Gold
• Shaurya Khairmode- Math- Bronze
• Shaurya Khairmode- Speech- Bronze
• Shaurya Khairmode- Interview- Gold
• Tanavya Dubey- Science- Gold
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• Medals:
• Gold- 5
• Silver- 5
• Bronze- 8
• Total: 18

 

Division II

• Anmol Sidhu- Music- Bronze
• Anmol Sidhu- Art- Bronze
• Anmol Sidhu- Interview- Gold
• Athrv Mishra- Social Science- Gold
• Athrv Mishra- Music- Gold
• Athrv Mishra- Science- Gold
• Athrv Mishra- Art- Gold
• Athrv Mishra- Economics- Gold
• Athrv Mishra- Literature- Gold
• Athrv Mishra- Overall- Gold
• Harshith Kumar- Essay- Silver
• Hem Charan Boorli- Essay- Silver
• Mina Boghdady- Speech- Bronze
• Shlok Banerjee- Social Science- Bronze
• Shlok Banerjee- Music- Gold
• Shlok Banerjee- Science- Gold
• Shlok Banerjee- Art- Gold
• Shlok Banerjee- Economics- Gold
• Shlok Banerjee- Speech- Gold
• Shlok Banerjee- Overall- Gold
• Shlok Banerjee- Math- Silver
• Varshith Gude- Science- Bronze
• Varshith Gude- Overall- Bronze
• Varshith Gude- Essay- Gold
• Varshith Gude- Interview- Gold
• Veeksha Sudireddy- Music- Bronze
• Veeksha Sudireddy- Math- Bronze
• Veeksha Sudireddy- Economics- Bronze
• Veeksha Sudireddy- Interview- Gold
• Veeksha Sudireddy- Overall- Silver
•  
• Medals:
• Gold- 17
• Silver-4
• Bronze- 9
• Total: 30

 

Division III

• Dharsan Arul- Social Science- Bronze
• Dharsan Arul- Overall- Bronze
• Dharsan Arul- Interview- Gold
• Dharsan Arul- Speech- Silver
• Feben Tesgandrias- Interview- Bronze
• Gurman Singh- Interview- Bronze
• Gurman Singh- Essay- Gold
• Gurman Singh- Speech- Gold
• Pavneet Kaur- Science- Bronze
• Pavneet Kaur- Speech- Gold
• Pavneet Kaur- Speech- Gold
• Pavneet Kaur- Art- Silver
• Pavneet Kaur- Math- Silver
• Pavneet Kaur- Interview- Silver
• Pavneet Kaur- Overall- Silver
• Raunak Mahar- Speech- Bronze
• Raunak Mahar- Interview- Bronze
• Reyansh Bansode- Essay- Bronze
•  
• Medals:
• Gold- 5
• Silver- 5
• Bronze- 8
• Total: 18

 

Alternates

• Abhi Nair- Math- Bronze
• Abhi Nair- Essay- Gold
• Arjun Prabhu- Essay- Bronze
• Saanika Purushotham- Science- Silver
• Saanika Purushotham- Essay- Silver
• Sukhmandeep Kaur- Music- Bronze
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• Medals:
• Gold- 1
• Silver- 2
• Bronze- 3
• Total: 6

 

2025-2026 Decathletes

 

 

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2025-2026 Division I Decathletes:

• Starters:
• Parteek Deol, Honor
• Prajwal Nagendra, Honor
• Sasidhar Jasty, Honor
• Ayush Kumar, Scholastic
• Kushaagra Patel, Scholastic
• Shaurya Khairmode, Scholastic
• Andrea Jerald. Varsity
• Deva Milin Nair, Varsity
• Tanavya Dubey, Varsity
• Alternates: 
• 1st Alt: Xian Dimaandal, Honor
• 2nd Alt: Sukhmandeep Kaur, Honor
• 1st Alt: Ragavika Naramsetti, Scholastic
• 2nd Alt: Sai Nellutia, Scholastic
• 1st Alt: Andrea Posada, Varsity
• 2nd Alt: Avtaj Khosa, Varsity
• Abhimanyu Nair, Honor
• Oluwademilade Akinleye, Honor
• Saanika Purushotham, Honor
• Arjun Prabhu, Scholastic
• Colin Nguyen, Scholastic
• Kashish Fnu. Scholastic
• Tanvir Kaur, Scholastic
• Tripat Padda, Scholastic
• Sorav Singh, Varsity
• Brisia Salcedo, Varsity
• 2025-2026 Division II Decathletes:
• Starters:
• Athrv Mishra, Honor
• Mina Boghdady, Honor
• Varshith Gude, Honor
• Harshith Kumar, Scholastic
• Shlok Banerjee, Scholastic
• Veeksha Sudireddy, Scholastic
• Anmol Sidhu, Varsity
• Hem Charan Boorli, Varsity
• Prithik Karthikeyan, Varsity
• Alternates:
• 1st Alt: Tanvi Kapoor, Honor
• 2nd Alt: Cody Opie, Honor
• 1st Alt: Tammana Grewal, Scholastic
• 2nd Alt: Kausthubh Anand, Scholastic
• Renz Go, Honor
• Caleb Tolentino, Scholastic
• 1st Alt: Ikbaaj Singh, Varsity
• 2nd Alt: Ashvin Gill, Varsity
• 2025-2026 Division III Decathletes:
• Starters:
• Bhavika Karthikeyan, Honor
• Feben Tesfandrias, Honor
• Reyansh Bansode, Honor
• Pavneet Kaur, Scholastic
• Raunak Mahar, Scholastic
• Siddhanth Anbarasan, Scholastic
• Anjana Barath, Varsity
• Dharsan Arul, Scholastic
• Gurman Singh, Varsity
• Alternates:
• 1st Alt: Sri Likhitha Nellutia, Honor
• 2nd Alt: Santhosh Sundar, Honor,
• 1st Alt: Nihal Reddy Tiyyagura, Scholastic
• 2nd Alt: Noumann Farooqui, Scholastic
• 1st Alt: Samuel Tesfandrias, Varsity
• 2nd Alt: Vikrant Bhardwaj, Varsity
• Syed Zain Ali, Scholastic

Why Join?:

• Challenge yourself academically
• Opportunity to compete at local, regional, and state competitions
• Build skills in public speaking, writing, and teamwork
• Enhance personal development and study skills
• Build perseverance and determination to accomplish goals
• Scholarships and college admissions
• Prepare for college and life beyond college
• Teamwork and Collaboration - foster team spirit and cooperation
• Make lasting friendships and memories – have fun meeting new people and making new friends
• Community engagement and recognition
• Academic Decathlon is prestigious and has global recognition for high standards and outstanding quality

Join Us:

Are you interested in joining? Academic Decathlon is open to all students, regardless of GPA or experience. No matter your strengths, there is a role for you on the team.

If you want to push yourself academically, improve your confidence, and be part of a supportive community, Academic Decathlon is the perfect place for you!

Contact Us:

Have questions? We love to hear from you!

Coach: Mrs. Andrade, bandrade@musd.net

Instagram: @sierrahs.acadec

Website: (Coming soon!)

2024-2025 Decathletes