The LA2 Tenacity Challenge is an annual academic competition for teams of 7th and 8th grade Latino(a) and African-American students from urban and suburban middle schools across Massachusetts. During the extended period of preparation, students build academic capacity, strengthen intellectual risk-taking, hone leadership skills through an action project, and develop enduring peer and faculty relationships.
This year's competition will take place in March 2025 at Bedford High School, 9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730.
If your school has more than one team competing, please fill in this form separately for each team.
All registration forms should be submitted by Friday, January 10, 2025. A registration fee of $100.00 per team should be sent to Bedford High School, Attn: Akil Mondesir, 9 Mudge Way, Bedford, MA 01730. A late registration fee of $150 will apply to any team(s) submitting forms after January 10, 2025. The late registration deadline is February 3, 2025. Please make checks payable to Bedford Public Schools. School purchase orders are also acceptable
Please answer the questions below as part of the registration process. Should you have any questions please reach out to Akil Mondesir (akil_mondesir@bedfordps.org)
We look forward to you joining the competition this year!