Jonathan Batchelder from Wiscasset Christian Academy competed in the 39th annual American Association of Christian Schools (AACS) National Competition held at Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina April 12-14.

Approximately 1,800 students and sponsors from 29 states participated in the AACS National Competition, having captured top honors in their state contests. The students, representing almost 200 high schools, competed in 76 categories in the five basic areas of Bible, music, speech, art and academics.

The Bible competition included Bible quiz teams, preaching, and teaching. Academic competition included academic testing and a science fair. Music students challenged each other in solo and group competitions for both vocal and instrumental music. Speech contestants participated in such categories as debate, dramatic interpretation, original oratory, acting, plus other categories. Art students displayed their pieces for the art contest.

Batchelder placed second in world history/geography academic testing and third in the essay competition.

Wiscasset Christian Academy is a K4-12 school founded in 1979, located on Route 1 in Wiscasset.