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Lonoke Student Places in Top 10 of Microsoft Office Specialist State Qualifier

K12 In The News | Jun 20, 2025

Five Arkansas Virtual Academy students, including ninth grader Annabella Addison, placed in the top 10 of the Microsoft Office Specialist Arkansas State Championship spring qualifier. Competing statewide, Anthony Venturella-Michel Jr. earned second place with a perfect score. Eligible students qualified through Microsoft Office certification exams. First-place winners will advance to the 2025 U.S. National Championship in Dallas, with the chance to compete at the World Championship in Orlando, Fla.

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