Senior Madison Kemper of New Buffalo, MI received three state championship titles at the 28th Annual Indiana Academic Decathlon State Finals in February on the Purdue University, West Lafayette Campus. Competing at the State Finals for the fourth consecutive year, La Lumiere School placed 1st in Math, 1st in Interview, 5th in the small school division and 9th overall at the state competition.
Madison Kemper placed 1st in Overall, Social Science, and Language and Literature; 2nd in Speech, Math, and Science; and 3rd in Interview and Art. In addition, Keith Miller of South Bend was a State Champion receiving 1st place in Speech in the Varsity Division.
Students compete in the Academic Decathlon in three divisions determined by GPA— Honors Division, Scholastic Division and Varsity Division. In addition to Kemper and Miller, the following La Lumiere students won medals:
Danielle Ivanovich of Chesterton placed 2nd in Social Studies and 3rd in Speech.
Patrick Lake of La Porte competed in the Scholastic Division and placed 3rd in Interview and 3rd in Math.
Lenik Zaranski of Chesterton competed in the Varsity Division and placed 3rd in Economics.
About La Lumiere School
La Lumiere School is a co-educational, independent boarding and day secondary school providing a college-preparatory education based in character, scholarship and faith. Our rigorous education, personal relationships, and focus on values create a rich learning environment for students. They are known by faculty, staff and other students from all grades. This familiarity enables our students to make lasting connections, engage in academics, participate socially and define their paths. Founded in the Catholic tradition in 1963, the student body consists of over 200 students from a rich diversity of backgrounds. It is situated on a beautiful rural estate, 25 miles west of South Bend, 60 miles east of Chicago, and 8 miles from both La Porte and New Buffalo. La Lumiere School is accredited by the Independent Schools Association of the Central States (ISACS) and the North Central Association Commission on Accreditation and School Improvement (NCA).
More information about La Lumiere School can be found at www.lalumiere.org or contact Marilyn Otis, Advancement Associate at 219-326-7450, ext. 100 or motis@lalumiere.org