Academic Competitions
In 2008, the Rustin Science Olympiad team placed fifth in the Pennsylvania State Tournament. In both 2009 and 2010, the Rustin Science Olympiad team placed third in the Pennsylvania State Tournament. In 2012, the Rustin Science Olympiad team placed Second in the Pennsylvania State Tournament, advancing to the Science Olympiad National Tournament.
In 2010, the Rustin Varsity Academic Competition Team, participating in a series of quiz bowl tournaments, placed first in the regional semi-final tournament, placed first in the regional championship tournament, and placed first in the Pennsylvania Academic Competition. In 2011, they returned to the state championship competition, losing in the semifinal round.
In 2008, sophomore Ethan Marshall placed first and sophomore Lisa Xu placed seventh in their events in the national FBLA competition. In 2009, freshman Karen Jin placed first and junior Lisa Xu placed third in their events in the national FBLA competition.
In 2008, 2009, and 2010, the Rustin Mock Trial team advanced to the county playoff round.
Since the school opened in 2007, the Rustin DECA organization has had members advance to the National Competition. It has one of the largest DECA programs in the state.
In 2010, the Rustin Speech and Debate team advanced to the Pennsylvania State competition.
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