LOS ANGELES—Sherman Oaks Center for Enriched Studies is headed to the California Academic Decathlon in Santa Clara next month after winning the top prize during the 42nd Annual Los Angeles Unified School District Academic Decathlon.
The nine-member Sherman Oaks team earned 37,165.2 out of 60,000 points and was presented Saturday with the Superintendent’s Trophy.
The team consists of Nathan Ark, Khusanjon Bobokhojaev, Cristian Claiborne, Galgamuge De Silva, Eva Karamanoukian, Sara Kovalev-Sheinberg, David Olvera, Barbara Ortiz and Jaylen Patel.
Van Nuys High School earned second-place honors with 36,545.8 points.
LAUSD Superintendent Alberto M. Carvalho congratulated the decathletes and acknowledged their hard work.
“Since August 2022, our students have dedicated countless hours before and after school to prepare for this competition,” Carvalho said. “Their perseverance and passion for academic achievement is inspiring. Thank you to every single coach, family member, employee and friend who supported our decathletes along the way. Good luck in the state championship.”…