Merced County’s top scholars use wit and wisdom to compete in academic decathlon. Here’s who won top prize
The competition tests students’ knowledge of math, science, social science, music, art, economics, literature, public speaking and interviews.

By Merced FOCUS Staff
Many of the region’s young scholars competed over the weekend in the 43rd Annual Merced County Academic Decathlon, which tested students’ knowledge of math, science, social science, music, art, economics, literature, public speaking and interviews.
High schools who participated this year include Atwater, Golden Valley, El Capitan, Pacheco, Hilmar, Delhi, Livingston, Merced, Le Grand and Buhach Colony.
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