From news writing to informative speaking, students from all around the state participate in UIL contests. Contests including headline writing, calculator applications, ready writing and mathematics keep students busy studying and extends learning beyond the classroom.
UIL is a very exciting event for students and teachers all around the states from winning medals for placing in competitions to getting to meet new people and be able to socialize with other schools in the district.
“I’m really looking forward to UIL because its something that challenges me to do my best and grow in things that I love doing,” sophomore Sujeidy Ortiz said.
The UIL competitions can help students grow academically and try new things that they might have not even thought about doing in the future.
“UIL is about extending what is learned in the classroom,” UIL coordinator Emily Meachen said. “A good student just becomes better in UIL. You learn so many skills beyond the subject matter. Students learn how to thrive under pressure. They learn how to win and lose with grace. Plus, there is great scholarship opportunities with UIL.”
The trips to contests and practice sessions create great memories and friendships.
“I’m really excited for the traveling and being able to be with my friends and a new environment with a new set of people,” sophomore Victoria Medina said.
UIL has lots of competitions that people can try. So that everyone can find something that they like or that would interest them in doing it.
“What I’m most excited about is competing and showing off my skills and it’s also so exciting because I get to need new people that share the same interest with me,” Ortiz said.
UIL is a very exciting experience for new freshman and for upperclassmen that have already been in UIL or have joined this year.
“I’ve been in UIL since my freshman year and I did ready writing and it’s been an amazing experience,” Ortiz said.
Lots of people forget how much of a great environment the UIL community has to offer. Every UIL meet makes everyone feel in their safe space.
“Even though I didn’t do UIL too much in my freshman year, I am very excited to be back at it and meeting new people even from other schools in the area,” sophomore Natalia Herrera said.
