2023 AACS National Competition Winners
The 45th AACS National Competition was held April 11 - 13, 2023 in Greenville, SC. Approximately 1700 students and sponsors from 191 schools representing 32 states competed in 76 different categories in Bible, art, music, speech, and academics. Throughout the week, students heard special chapel messages from Rand Hummel of the WILDS Christian Camp challenging students to live biblically and on the importance of reading Scripture and from BJU President Steve Pettit on biblical leadership. Bob Jones University faculty, staff, and students graciously facilitated the annual student competition and provided activities and accommodations for the event.
The three-day competition culminated Thursday night with an awards ceremony, which included a showcase highlighting some of the best entries by several individuals and schools. The AACS Cup of Excellence was awarded to the state that accumulated the highest point total, going to Virginia this year, with Tennessee and New Jersey in second and third place respectively. The top three states were within just three points of each other, an evidence of the high level of talent and skill the students brought to the competition. The AACS offers our warmest congratulations to all the students who participated and made this year’s National Competition a memorable event.
To view the complete list of this year’s winners, click here.
For pictures and information from the event, please visit our Facebook page here.
Congratulations to our WACS winners!
1st Place Winners
Bible Quizzing - Mukwonago Baptist Academy
Music Theory - Abigail Boorujy, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Extemporaneous Speaking - Mary Ann Lazzell, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Woodwind Solo - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Classical Piano Duet - Mary Ann Lazzell & Abigail Boorujy, Maranatha Baptist Academy
2nd Place Winners
New Testament Bible Knowledge - Lydia Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy
Brass Solo - Rachel Robertson, Academy of Excellence
Sacred Piano Solo - Seth Anderson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Classical Piano Solo - Abigail Boorujy, Maranatha Baptist Academy
3rd Place Winners
People and Animal Photography - Hailey Gabrielse, Utica Christian School
The three-day competition culminated Thursday night with an awards ceremony, which included a showcase highlighting some of the best entries by several individuals and schools. The AACS Cup of Excellence was awarded to the state that accumulated the highest point total, going to Virginia this year, with Tennessee and New Jersey in second and third place respectively. The top three states were within just three points of each other, an evidence of the high level of talent and skill the students brought to the competition. The AACS offers our warmest congratulations to all the students who participated and made this year’s National Competition a memorable event.
To view the complete list of this year’s winners, click here.
For pictures and information from the event, please visit our Facebook page here.
Congratulations to our WACS winners!
1st Place Winners
Bible Quizzing - Mukwonago Baptist Academy
Music Theory - Abigail Boorujy, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Extemporaneous Speaking - Mary Ann Lazzell, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Woodwind Solo - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Classical Piano Duet - Mary Ann Lazzell & Abigail Boorujy, Maranatha Baptist Academy
2nd Place Winners
New Testament Bible Knowledge - Lydia Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy
Brass Solo - Rachel Robertson, Academy of Excellence
Sacred Piano Solo - Seth Anderson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Classical Piano Solo - Abigail Boorujy, Maranatha Baptist Academy
3rd Place Winners
People and Animal Photography - Hailey Gabrielse, Utica Christian School
2022 AACS National Competition Winners
The AACS National Competition was held in Greenville, SC. Almost 1800 students and sponsors from 172 schools representing 28 states competed in 76 different categories in Bible, art, music, speech, and academics. Throughout the week, Dr. Nathan Crockett, professor at Bob Jones University, preached a series of messages challenging and encouraging students to live for the Lord. Bob Jones University faculty and staff graciously facilitated the student activities and accommodations. The three-day competition culminated at the Thursday night awards ceremony, which included a showcase highlighting some of the best entries by several individuals and schools.
To view the complete list of this year’s winners, click here.
For pictures and information from the event, please visit the AACS Facebook page here.
Congratulations to our WACS winners!
1st Place Winners
Still Life & Macro Photography - Olivia Gruis, Faith Christian School
Classical Piano Duet - Lazzell/Prigge, Maranatha Baptist Academy
2nd Place Winners
Biology - Adam Wilger, Calvary Baptist School
Politcal Science/Economics - Anna Morken, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Brass Solo - Samuel Robertson, Academy of Excellence
Woodwind Solo - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
3rd Place Winners
US History/Geography - David Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy
Dramatic Interpretation - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Declamation - Khong Poe Kyaw, Academy of Excellence
Bible Memory - Reggie Robertson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
To view the complete list of this year’s winners, click here.
For pictures and information from the event, please visit the AACS Facebook page here.
Congratulations to our WACS winners!
1st Place Winners
Still Life & Macro Photography - Olivia Gruis, Faith Christian School
Classical Piano Duet - Lazzell/Prigge, Maranatha Baptist Academy
2nd Place Winners
Biology - Adam Wilger, Calvary Baptist School
Politcal Science/Economics - Anna Morken, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Brass Solo - Samuel Robertson, Academy of Excellence
Woodwind Solo - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
3rd Place Winners
US History/Geography - David Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy
Dramatic Interpretation - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Declamation - Khong Poe Kyaw, Academy of Excellence
Bible Memory - Reggie Robertson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
2021 AACS National Competition Winners
The AACS National competition was held virtually this year and you can watch the concluding program here.
Wisconsin tied for 4th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
AACS Nationals Winners List
Wisconsin tied for 4th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
AACS Nationals Winners List
Congratulations to the following students who were our national winners in the virtual 2021 AACS National competition!
1st Place Winners
Handbell/Handchime Choir, Class A - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Classical Piano Duet - Prigge/Lazzell, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Dramatic Interpretation - Lyvia Miller, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Readers Theatre - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Digital Media - Morgan Gusick, Faith Christian School
2nd Place Winners
Brass Solo - Abel Brower, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Orchestra/Band - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Declamation - Andrew Uplinger, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Original Persuasive Oratory - Joshua Donovan, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Acting - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Monochromatic Drawing - Sarah Davidson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Creative Writing Poetry - Ashley Burns, Faith Christian School
3rd Place Winners
Male Vocal Solo - Toby Bellrichard, Utica Christian School
Woodwind Solo - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Sacred Piano Solo - Seth Anderson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Large Vocal Ensemble - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Small Instrumental Ensemble - Maranatha Baptist Academy
1st Place Winners
Handbell/Handchime Choir, Class A - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Classical Piano Duet - Prigge/Lazzell, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Dramatic Interpretation - Lyvia Miller, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Readers Theatre - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Digital Media - Morgan Gusick, Faith Christian School
2nd Place Winners
Brass Solo - Abel Brower, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Orchestra/Band - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Declamation - Andrew Uplinger, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Original Persuasive Oratory - Joshua Donovan, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Acting - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Monochromatic Drawing - Sarah Davidson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Creative Writing Poetry - Ashley Burns, Faith Christian School
3rd Place Winners
Male Vocal Solo - Toby Bellrichard, Utica Christian School
Woodwind Solo - Hunter Weakley, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Sacred Piano Solo - Seth Anderson, Maranatha Baptist Academy
Large Vocal Ensemble - Maranatha Baptist Academy
Small Instrumental Ensemble - Maranatha Baptist Academy
2019 AACS National Competition Winners
Wisconsin finished 11th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
AACS Nationals Winners List
AACS Nationals Winners List
Congratulations to the following students who were our national winners at the 2019 AACS National competition in Greenville, SC!
1st Place Winners
Brass Solo - Joshua Wright, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
Handbell/Handchime Choir—Class A - Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown
2nd Place Winners
Orchestra/Band—Class A - Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown
Large Instrumental Ensemble - Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown
Sacred Piano Duet - Herbster/MacDonald, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
New Testament Bible Knowledge - David Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy Mukwonago, WI
Creative Writing: Poetry - Nathaniel Price, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
Science Fair: Biological Sciences - Benjamin Veenstra, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
3rd Place Winners
Bible Memory - Emily Spate, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
Still Life & Macro Photography - Shelby Rippentrop, Tomah Baptist Academy Tomah, WI
1st Place Winners
Brass Solo - Joshua Wright, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
Handbell/Handchime Choir—Class A - Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown
2nd Place Winners
Orchestra/Band—Class A - Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown
Large Instrumental Ensemble - Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown
Sacred Piano Duet - Herbster/MacDonald, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
New Testament Bible Knowledge - David Roberts, Mukwonago Baptist Academy Mukwonago, WI
Creative Writing: Poetry - Nathaniel Price, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
Science Fair: Biological Sciences - Benjamin Veenstra, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
3rd Place Winners
Bible Memory - Emily Spate, Maranatha Baptist Academy Watertown, WI
Still Life & Macro Photography - Shelby Rippentrop, Tomah Baptist Academy Tomah, WI
2018 AACS National Competition Winners
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1st Place Winners
Spanish 2nd Place Winners Oral Interpretation of Poetry Monochromatic Drawing Orchestra/Band—Class A Large Instrumental Ensemble Handbell/Handchime Choir—Class A 3rd Place Winners Female Vocal Solo Algebra/Geometry Expository Writing: Essay |
Madai Romero Ethan Miller Ellie Sopata Abigail Holloway Tim Davis Braeden Hansel |
Academy of Excellence, Milwaukee Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Faith Christian School, Coleman Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Liberty Christian School, Chippewa Falls Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown |
2017 AACS National Competition Winners
Wisconsin finished 8th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
For a complete list of winners, click here.
For a complete list of winners, click here.
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1st Place Winners
Bible Quizzing Handbell Ensemble Handbell/Handchime Choir - Class A Dramatic Interpretation Monochromatic Drawing 2nd Place Winners Expository Writing 3rd Place Winners Orchestra/Band - Class A Oral Interpretation of Scripture Acrylic Painting Digital Media Political Science/Economics |
Ethan Miller Savannah Fell Aaron Mayes Emmy Caves Savannah Fell Nathanael Price Aaron Mayes |
Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown |
2016 AACS National Competition Winners
Wisconsin finished 10th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
For a complete list of winners, click here.
For a complete list of winners, click here.
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1st Place Winners
Handbell/Handchime Choir—Class A Political Science/Economics Spanish 2nd Place Winners Orchestra/Band—Class A 3rd Place Winners Bible Quizzing Bible Memory Dramatic Interpretation Monochromatic Drawing |
Jonathan Downs Madai Romero Anaid Olivares Ethan Miller Savannah Fell |
Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Academy of Excellence, Milwaukee Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater Utica Christian School, Stoughton Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown |
2015 AACS National Competition Winners
Wisconsin finished 10th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
For a complete list of winners, click here.
For a complete list of winners, click here.
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1st Place Winners
Bible Preaching: Expository Sacred Piano Solo Classical Piano Duet Handbell Ensemble Oral Interp of Poetry 2nd Place Winners Science Fair: Biological Sciences 3rd Place Winners Handbell/Handchime Choir Class A Duet Acting Extemporaneous Speaking |
Samuel Fuller Alyssa Wright Hansel/Hansel Caleb Sokovich Tori Morris Lukyanov/Dervish Tori Morris |
Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Bay City Christian School, Green Bay, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI |
2014 AACS National Competition Winners
Wisconsin finished 12th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
For a complete list of winners, click here.
For a complete list of winners, click here.
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1st Place Winners
Sacred Piano Duet Oral Interpretation of Scripture Expository Writing: Essay 2nd Place Winners Extemporaneous Speaking 3rd Place Winners Orchestra/Band - Class A Bible Teaching Female Vocal Solo Instrumental Brass Solo |
Prigge/Wright Rachel Mayes Rachel Mayes Victoria Morris Hannah Fuller Britan Smith Jonathan Hatchett |
Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater, WI Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater, WI Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater, WI |
2013 AACS National Competition Winners
Wisconsin finished 7th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
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1st Place Winners
ORCHESTRA/BAND – CLASS A SACRED PIANO DUET INSTRUMENTAL BRASS SOLO PRINTMAKING 2nd Place Winners EXPOSITORY WRITING: ESSAY 3rd Place Winners BIBLE QUIZZING CHORAL GROUP - CLASS A LARGE VOCAL ENSEMBLE FEMALE VOCAL SOLO BIBLE PREACHING: TOPICAL INSTRUMENTAL PERCUSSION SOLO ORIGINAL PERSUASIVE ORATORY MONOCHROMATIC DRAWING LANDSCAPES & ARCH. PHOTO PHYSICS |
Prigge/Prigge Jason Hudson Abby Fleming Rachel Mayes Britan Smith Bryce Thompson Kelly Benson Madelyn Hansel Julia Gunst Steven Burroughs Thomas Bellrichard |
Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Bay City Baptist School, Green Bay, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Bay City Baptist School, Green Bay, WI Kettle Moraine Baptist Academy, Whitewater, WI |
2012 AACS NATIONAL COMPETITION WINNERS
Wisconsin finished 4th overall in the AACS "Cup of Excellence."
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1st Place Wiiners
Bible Quizzing Classical Piano Duet Instrumental Brass Solo Original Persuasive Oratory Acrylic Painting New Testament Bible Knowledge 2nd Place Winners Bible Preaching: Evangelistic Female Vocal Solo Large Vocal Ensemble Classical Piano Solo Large Instrumental Ensemble 3rd Place Winners Bible Memory Choral Group - Class A Orchestra/Band - Class A Duet Acting Creative Writing: Poetry Spelling Bee |
Hudson/Meylor Jason Hudson Merra Milendar Julia Gunst Annie Hames Judson Morris Britan Smith Kaitlin Lalmond Elizabeth Hudson Bumgardarner/Morris Rachel Mayes Malorie Carr |
Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwonago, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Mukwonago Baptist Academy, Mukwanago, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Calvary Baptist School, Menomonee Falls Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI Maranatha Baptist Academy, Watertown, WI |
