Hello from Litchville-Marion High School, Home of The Money Hounds!
I just wish to give a huge THANK YOU to all our sponsors, donors, and supporters of our National LifeSmarts Competition Trip to San Diego.
There are many stories and memories to be shared but I will leave that to the young people to share!
The
competition was a tremendous experience for all. We set a goal of reaching the Sweet 16 in the competition and achieved that goal. We entered the Sweet 16 in 9th Place and lost to the 8th Place Team Pennsylvania at that time by 15 points, basically 1 question was the deciding factor! Prior to this we outscored the teams we faced to push ourselves to the Sweet 16.
Competitions included:
A Tiktok Video on OTC Sun Safety
Individual Testing by categories
A Sister Team Competition ( Idaho and Missouri )
Speedsmarts
3 Buzzer Rounds of Head-to-Head Competition
Sweet 16 Competition
We finished the competition tied for fifth (5th) with other teams but actual positioning would put us probably ninth (9th) by points achieved!
Other activities on the trip included the following:
Mission Beach ( a story to be told)
Belmont Park
San Diego Zoo
San Diego Padres vs Toronto Blue Jays Baseball ( Thank you Curtis Waldie)
USS Midway Museum
LifeSmarts Dance and Pool Party
I wish to personal thank Mr. and Mrs. Knudson, Mrs. Harris, and of course “The Money Hounds” for presenting us with the opportunity with their hard work, time studying, and competitive nature. I am so Proud of how they represented our school and our community. The professional photographer approached me at our table the final day and expressed how impressed he was with our behaviors, our manners, and then conveyed to the young adults how great they looked all dressed up! Parents and Community be very proud of what you are putting out into our world–I sure am proud of Nationally known Litchville-Marion!!! (We just have to make sure they know we are not Litchfield–LOL!!)
Again, Thank you to everyone who donated/sponsored and supported our experience!
April 24-27, 2025 in Chicago!!! Let’s get ready!! Work hard–earn the rewards!!
LMHS Proud!!!!!!