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Eight students from Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD’s DeWitt Perry Middle School dominated the regional stage of the National Civics Bee on Wednesday, April 8, proving that the future of civic engagement is bright in CFBISD.
The bee, held at Brookhaven College, featured 20 finalists from across the region. Perry students accounted for nearly half of the competition, with two students placing in the top five overall.
“We are excited to celebrate this outstanding achievement,” said Terri Truong, CFBISD K-12 social studies coordinator. “This is an incredible testament to our students’ hard work and dedication.”
Eighth-grader Tanish Patil secured a first-place finish, earning the title of regional champion. He will represent both CFBISD at the state competition in June at the University of Texas at Austin. There, he will compete against top students from across Texas for a chance to advance to the National Championship.
Congratulations to the following students for competing:
- Aarna Patel, 6th grade
- Avyukt Gupta, 8th grade
- Gemma Gonzalez, 6th grade
- Ishaan Acharya, 8th grade
- Jeffrey James., 7th grade (top five finalist)
- Samanvitha Mada, 8th grade
- Tanish Patil, 8th grade (1st place, State Qualifier)
- Viyaan Singh, 6th grade
About the National Civics Bee
The National Civics Bee is a multi-stage competition designed to inspire middle schoolers to become better informed about American democracy. To qualify for the regional event, students responded to a four-question essay prompt proposing innovative ideas to improve their local communities.
By participating, students refine their writing and public speaking skills while building a foundation for respectful and constructive civic discourse. Students who participate gain knowledge about American democracy, practice engaging respectfully, and build trust in others and institutions.
The road to the championship continues this summer. Following the state finals in Austin, one finalist from each state will receive a trip to the National Championship to compete for various prizes.