Burton Independent School District

The Burton Panthers traveled to Caney Creek High School in Conroe today for the Region 6 Congressional Meet. The Panthers entered six students into the contest to compete against all other 2A schools in the region for three state qualifying spots: Amelia Brown (Sr.), Dane Cleboski (Sr.), Dylan Dallmeyer (Jr.), Kinley Frank (Jr.), Mason Helton (Sr.), and Rubi Rios (Sr.). After six hours of open forum, Congress-style debate, the Panthers qualified one competitor to the state meet as well as both of the alternate spots. Finishing 4th and 5th respectively, were seniors Mason Helton and Rubi Rios. Placing 3rd and advancing to state was Amelia Brown (Sr.). The State meet will take place over two days, January 6th and 7th, at the state capital building in Austin.