Leverett’s Chapel ISD is proud to recognize our UIL Academic Team for an outstanding performance at the district meet. Our students earned a 4th-place sweepstakes finish!!
In 2024, our team scored 127 points. In 2025, the team scored 140 points. In 2026, the team scored 201 points; this shows clear growth and steady progress. We are especially proud of our Journalism Team. The team earned District Champion honors for the third consecutive year!! Go Lions!
Journalism Results
News Writing: DeWaylon Brown (1), Bentley Quinalty (2), Areli Castillo (3)
Feature Writing: DeWaylon Brown (1), Itzel Mata (2), Kaiven Quinalty (3)
Editorial Writing: Itzel Mata (1), Kynleigh Peery (2), Brynleigh Seymour (4)
Headline Writing: Bentley Quinalty (1), DeWaylon Brown (3), Kaiven Quinalty (4)
Copy Editing: Itzel Mata (3), Kaiven Quinalty (4)
DeWaylon Brown earned first place in News Writing for the third consecutive year; Itzel Mata earned first place in Editorial Writing for the third consecutive year. Leverett’s Chapel scored 160 points as a team; last year the team scored 113 points.
Additional Team Results
Social Studies Team: 2nd Place District
Vanessa Sanchez (5)
Maria Contreras (6)
Deysi Perez (10)
Layla Neumeister (13)
Current Issues and Events
Zoe Lucas (4)
Spelling and Vocabulary
Zoe Lucas (4)
Evan Lucas (7)
Science
Layla Neumeister(8)
Thomas Johnson (10)
Students who placed in the top three in their event have advanced to Regional competition on April 24–25 in Plano; we look forward to their continued success.
I want to recognize Ms. Amaya for her leadership and commitment. Her work continues to impact our students in a positive way. I also want to thank Coach Hughes, Mrs. Bridgette, and Mrs.Hayley; they gave their time and support to our students, and their service reflects the strength of our school.
Small school. Big dreams. Bold futures.
Go Lions!!