MISSION, TEXAS (April 21, 2026) – Kenneth White Junior High School students from Mission Consolidated Independent School District (CISD) demonstrated academic excellence at the Texas Math and Science Coaches Association (TMSCA) State Championship Meet, earning a 2nd place team finish in Calculator Applications and multiple individual honors across grade levels.
A total of 25 students from Kenneth White Junior High qualified for the TMSCA State Meet in Number Sense, Calculator Applications, General Math, and Science. Prior to advancing to state, the team earned 1st place at the TMSCA Regional Meet in both General Math and Calculator Applications. This achievement marks the 12th consecutive year the Calculator Applications team has secured the regional championship title.
The following students earned individual recognition by placing in the top 20 in their respective grade levels at the state competition:
8th Grade
- Angel Romero – 2nd place
- Emma Garcia – 8th place
- Mila Flores – 17th place
7th Grade
- Eugene Jimenez – 5th place
- Montserrat Ledesma – 9th place
- Allison Rodriguez – 10th place
- Leire Smith – 12th place
- Luis Alaniz – 19th place
6th Grade
- Juan Gomez-Uribe – 9th place
- Addalyn Sotelo – 11th place
Members of the 2nd place Calculator Applications team include; Angel Romero, Emma Garcia, Eugene Jimenez, and Montserrat Ledesma.
"I am incredibly proud of all our TMSCA state qualifiers. Reaching this level requires countless hours of dedicated practice, often mastering concepts of four to five grade levels above their own,” said KWJH Math Teacher and TMSCA Math Team Coach, Adrian Chapa. “While it would be easy to step back when the material becomes difficult, these students take pride in pushing their limits. We’ve built a team-centered environment where they support and learn from one another.”
According to the University Interscholastic League, the contest evaluates speed and accuracy in arithmetic as well as the ability to solve complex problems involving exponents, roots, logarithms, trigonometric functions, and algebraic reasoning.
Mission CISD continues to emphasize strong academic foundations through rigorous coursework and competitive academic opportunities. The accomplishments of these students reflect the district’s ongoing commitment to excellence in STEM education and student achievement.
The TMSCA math team is coached by Adrian Chapa and the science team is coached by Damaris Villagomez. Their leadership and dedication continue to support student growth and success in academic competition.
ABOUT TMSCA
The Texas Math and Science Coaches Association is an organization formed by Texas educators to promote excellence in math and science through academic competition. Through its efforts, grade-level competition has become standard practice at meets across the state, and team competition is now included in many University Interscholastic League academic events.
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