La Salle Highschool Pasadena’s Academic Decathlon team “Trail Mix” were crowned overall champions at the recently concluded World Scholar’s Cup Global rounds in London, England.
Homegrown Filipina and Tangentzine editor-in-chief Katareena Roska was the Philippine flag bearer in the parade of nations and garnered the sixth-highest individual score among hundreds of scholars that participated. She remains an integral part of the “Trail Mix” team in the debate and quiz bowl rounds were they also placed first overall in both categories.
The World Scholar’s Cup is an academic competition that goes beyond traditional rote learning and embraces a holistic approach to knowledge. Divided into four main events, including Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Bowl, and Scholar’s Challenge, the competition pushes students to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.
The World Scholar’s Cup is an academic competition that goes beyond traditional rote learning and embraces a holistic approach to knowledge. Divided into four main events, including Team Debate, Collaborative Writing, Scholar’s Bowl, and Scholar’s Challenge, the competition pushes students to think critically, communicate effectively, and work collaboratively.