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The Super Quiz

Students from West Covina's Edgewood High School react after placing first in the L.A. County Academic Decathlon. Although it accounts for only 5% of the total score, the raucous Super Quiz is traditionally a very strong indicator of how well the squads are performing.

Students from West Covina’s Edgewood High School react after placing first in the L.A. County Academic Decathlon. Although it accounts for only 5% of the total score, the raucous Super Quiz is traditionally a very strong indicator of how well the squads are performing.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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The Los Angeles County Academic Decathlon held its final event -- known as the Super Quiz -- at USC’s Galen Center on Saturday.

The Super Quiz

Dominique Oei, 18, from Edgewood High School reacts during the L.A. County Academic Decathlon at USC. This year’s quiz focuses on “New Alternatives in Energy: Ingenuity and Innovation.” Fifty-five teams from 43 public high schools are competing.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The Super Quiz

Kimberly Saenz, 17, left, Karina Sandoval, 15, and Candace Godoy, 16, from Whittier High School participate in the L.A. County Academic Decathlon at USC. The game-show-style Super Quiz is held before a live audience.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

The Super Quiz

The audience watches students perform in the L.A. County Academic Decathlon at USC. The full results will be announced on Thursday.  (Francine Orr / Los Angeles Times)

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