California High School Speech Association (CHSSA) State Championship
California's statewide governing body for speech and debate; students qualify locally to compete at one of the largest state championships in the country.
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Academic WorldQuest
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American Rocketry Challenge
World's largest student rocket competition; teams hit precise altitude/duration targets.
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