The academic decathlon team of Torrance's North High was honored by its campus community with a special reception Tuesday night.
Held in the school library, the reception paid tribute to the 2007-2008 team, who placed fifth in the recent county competition, barely below long-dominant West High, which placed fourth this year.
North's team members are: Amir Abbasi, Travis Bentsen, Cory Goodwin, Stacy Hester, Devin Ketch, Nasar Khan, Jessica Lao, Donna Leong and Manuel Valverde. Their advisor is Dylan Barth and their assistant coach is Delaiah Barth.
hooray from jessica :] a fifth place trophy was the most beautiful thing of 'o8!