Several of Webb’s Middle School scholars demonstrated their academic prowess in regional Science, History, and Geography Bees on January 31, 2026, against students from 10 schools throughout Middle Tennessee. The competition, hosted at The Webb School in Bell Buckle, Tenn., and organized by the International Academic Competitions (IAC), challenged students in grades five through eight to showcase their knowledge and critical thinking skills.

The IAC oversees a broad portfolio of academic competitions across over 50 countries. In the United States, IAC runs annual events in science, history, and geography for middle and high school students, providing a structured pathway for talented young scholars to advance to national and international competitions. 

This year, 20 Middle Schoolers represented Webb in the regional competition after earning outstanding performances on their pre-qualifying exams. Webb stood out across all three competitions at regionals, with students earning top honors and advancing to both the national and international levels, respectively. They include:

Regional Winners

Science Bee (6th grade): Johnny Jones – 1st place
History Bee (6th grade): Tala Hasan – 1st place
History Bee (7th grade): Cadence Garcia – 1st place
Geography Bee (7th grade): Cadence Garcia – 2nd place

National Qualifiers

Science: Johnny Jones ’32, Phoebe Lea ’32, Cadence Garcia ’31, Tristan Marrano ’31
History: Tala Hasan ’32, Phoebe Lea, Atticus Loose ’32, Cadence Garcia, Isabelle Sitterly ’30
Geography: Eli Edwards ’32, Johnny Jones, Cadence Garcia, Isabelle Sitterly

International Qualifiers

Science: Johnny Jones
History: Tala Hasan, Phoebe Lea, Cadence Garcia, Isabelle Sitterly
Geography: Cadence Garcia, Johnny Jones

We congratulate and commend every Webb participant for their dedication and hard work, and for representing The Webb School with distinction.