San Saba Elementary students had an excellent day at the UIL Competition in Tuscola at Jim Ned Middle School. Bruce Tabor, Elementary Principal, said, “Our students did a great job representing San Saba and I am proud of them all. Congratulations to these students and their teachers, parents/guardians and other family members.” The following students participated in the UIL Competition this year: Sergio Salazar, Bailey Bush, Jenna Steger, Hannah Hibler, Gage Glidewell, Emily Esquivel, Sarah Watkins, Arcelia Martinez, Brendon Bush, Abigail Ingram, Saveria Vasquez, Mckinzie McBee, Riana Bass, Julian Zapata, Raley Kirk, Mikayla Huebner, Katy Ingram, Madison Monroe, Holt Oliver, Micah Cox, Maddie Nettleship, Kimeri Moore and Braiden Johnson

These San Saba Elementary students placed in the following events:

2nd Grade Oral Reading – Jaycie Johnson – 5th Place

3rd Grade Oral Reading – Raylee Pannell – 1st Place

4th Grade Oral Reading – Carter Eden – 6th Place

3rd Grade Ready Writing – Brooke Nagle – 2nd Place

4th Grade Spelling (tie for 4th place)

Ally Bourke – 4th Place

Maggie Alexander – 4th Place

4th Grade Music Memory – Katy Ingram -5th Place

Students, many with pillows in hand, arrived at school early to board the bus for the long ride to Tuscola. Competition included elementary schools within the UIL District. UIL stands for the University Interscholastic league and was created by The University of Texas at Austin to provide leadership and guidance to public school debate and athletic teachers. Since 1909, the UIL has grown into the largest organization of its kind in the world.