North Point High School’s It’s Academic team of sophomore Gaston Lopez, pictured left, senior Erin Chapman, pictured center, and senior Nick Teleky, second from right, won first place with 535 points in a regional competition held Sept. 25. The team is also pictured with host Mac McGarry, far right. (Submitted photo)
LA PLATA, Md. (October 16, 2010)—North Point High School’s It’s Academic team won first place with a score of 535 in a regional competition held Sept. 25 against Suitland and Paul VI high schools. The event will air on WRC TV (NBC 4) Oct. 30.
The three-member team consists of seniors Erin Chapman, who serves as captain, and Nick Teleky, and sophomore Gaston Lopez. Team coaches are Peggy DeVeny, a literacy instructional assistant, and Deen Stewart, a foreign language teacher at North Point.
North Point’s team won second place in the Charles County competition held Dec. 2009, which earned them a chance to compete in a televised competition this school year. The team will also have the opportunity to compete in a playoff match, which will be announced at a later date.
Source: Charles County Public Schools