UIL Academics
What is UIL?
UIL is a huge organization in the state of Texas where elementary, junior high, and high school students can show off their skills in academics, speech, and journalism competitions.
How do I join?
Anyone can become a member at any time during the school year, but check in with the coaches to know the times/dates that the practices will begin.
In particular, reach out to Mrs. Lisa inniss, our UIL Academics Coordinator in room 1203 or email her at linniss@royal-isd.net
UIL Members Section
Academic Schedule (Coming Soon)
Scholarship Opportunities
In order to receive a scholarship from the UIL organization, you must be a state qualifier. There are a variety of scholarships that you can apply to, depending on your major and university/college that you plan to attend.
Check out the link below! https://www.tilfoundation.org/scholarships/list/
State Champion
Alondra Melendez -
1st Place Individual: Ready Writing (2022)
State Medalists
Alexcia Garcia -
6th Place Individual: News Writing (2024)
Eleanor Recinos -
5th Place Individual: Editorial Writing (2023)
Alexcia Garcia -
6th Place Individual: News Writing (2023)
Alondra Melendez -
4th Place Individual: Copy Editing (2022)
Alondra Melendez -
5th Place Individual: Copy Editing (2021)
State Qualifiers
Alexcia Garcia: 2024
Alexcia Garcia: 2023
Leonardo Robles-Lara: 2023
Eleanor Recinos: 2023
Alondra Melendez: 2021, 2022
Zoe Buller: 2021
Shauna Odum: 2019
Emma Nelson: 2015
State Alternates
Cristian Sosa -
Mathematics (2024)
Alexcia Garcia -
Editorial Writing (2023)
Vladimir Moreno -
Calculator Applications (2023)
Literary Criticism (2023)
Alexis Ibarra -
Copy Editing (2022)
Accounting (2022)
Angel Velasquez -
Copy Editing (2022)
Samantha Lopez -
Calculator Applications (2022)
Zoë Buller -
Mathematics (2022)
District Honors | Awards
2024 District 25-4A Journalism Champions
2023 District 25-4A Journalism Champions
2022 District 24-4A Academic Champions
2022 District 24-4A Journalism Champions