Pasadena High School Wins Name That Book Competition

Pasadena students showcase literary knowledge and school pride

Apr. 20, 2026 at 5:07am

A vibrant, high-contrast silkscreen print of a repeating grid of colorful book spines, conceptually representing the academic achievement and literary knowledge showcased in Pasadena's Name That Book competition.Pasadena High School's literary prowess shines as the school claims victory in the district's Name That Book competition.Pasadena Today

Pasadena High School has captured first place in Pasadena ISD's High School Name That Book competition, edging out Lewis Career and Technical High School and Sam Rayburn High School. The district event celebrated reading, teamwork, and friendly rivalry, giving Pasadena students a fun way to show off their literary knowledge and school pride.

Why it matters

The Name That Book competition encourages reading and fosters a love of literature among high school students in the Pasadena community. By recognizing the academic achievements of Pasadena High School, the event highlights the district's commitment to promoting literacy and academic excellence.

The details

In the Name That Book competition, teams of students from different high schools in the Pasadena Independent School District competed to correctly identify books based on brief descriptions. Pasadena High School's team emerged victorious, demonstrating their strong literary knowledge and teamwork skills.

  • The Name That Book competition took place on April 19, 2026.

The players

Pasadena High School

A high school in the Pasadena Independent School District that won the district's Name That Book competition.

Lewis Career and Technical High School

A high school in the Pasadena Independent School District that placed second in the Name That Book competition.

Sam Rayburn High School

A high school in the Pasadena Independent School District that placed third in the Name That Book competition.

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The takeaway

The Name That Book competition showcases the academic excellence and literary prowess of Pasadena high school students, fostering a love of reading and a sense of community pride within the district.