Saint Peter Public Schools

Saint Peter High School’s Academic Decathlon team had a strong showing in the recent Academic Decathlon Regional Tournament as the team members brought home several medals for their efforts. The regional tournament took place on Jan 25 at Hiawatha Collegiate in Minneapolis.

(PICTURED ABOVE) Members of the 2025 Saint Peter High School Academic Decathlon team includes (l to r), Yadhira Gonzales, Brianna Rocha, Julian Perez, Colin Johnson, Aedan Sannes, Isam Ibrahim, and Callum Harmes.

As a team, the Saints placed second overall and the team will now move on to the Minnesota State Academic Decathlon Competition which is set for Friday, Feb. 23 at the Crowne Plaza Minneapolis West in Plymouth.

“I’m so proud of how well the team did that weekend,” SPHS coach Peggy Dimock said. “The team is made up of all seniors, some have been on the team for four years. Some two years, and some are brand new. Being rewarded for their hard work feels so nice when there’s not another year to try again! I hope we continue our success at State.”

The Regional Academic Decathlon Tournament medal winners for the Saints are as follows:

Honors Division
Isam Ibrahim - gold in math; silver in social science; bronze in economics, literature.
Callum Harmes - gold in literature, bronze in art.

Scholastic Division 
Julian Perez - gold in art, economics; silver in literature, social science.

Varsity Division
Colin Johnson - gold in economics, math; silver in literature, science
Yadhira Gonzalez - silver in economics, art, social science; bronze in music.
Brianna Rocha - gold in social science; bronze in economics, literature.

About Academic Decathlon

Academic Decathlon programs promote academic growth and excellence for students in grades 9–12. Students benefit by participating in this national scholastic competition through the use of higher-level thinking skills while preparing students for college and life skills. It also helps foster individual accountability/growth and provides students with dynamic group/team interaction.

Participants also support team spirit and the sense of belonging. The program also fosters personal pride and success and can change students' lives, and offers them the opportunity to experience the rigors of team and individual competition. 

The Academic Decathlon curriculum addresses a number of national content and curriculum standards and tests students of all skill levels in 10 events: economics, math, science, social science, literature, art, music, essay, speech, and interview. Teams consist of nine students, three from each GPA category: honor (3.8-4.00), scholastic (3.20-3.799), and varsity (0.0-3.199), as well as alternates. 

To learn more about the Minnesota Academic Decathlon program please click HERE!