MIST stands for the Muslim Inter-Scholastic Tournament. MIST is a fun, educational, interactive program of competitions and workshops geared towards bringing high school students together from around the nation to develop leadership, communication, and other creative skills in order to develop a strong identity. Their mission is to bring high school students together to develop leadership, promote communication, and inspire creativity while gaining a deeper understanding of Islam and Muslims. They do this through their annual regional and national tournaments. MIST was founded in 2002 by an undergraduate freshman in Houston, Texas, and now takes place in 15 regions across North America. They are dedicated to empowering high school students by giving them a venue to:

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1. Develop confidence and professionalism by practicing presentation, public speaking, and problem solving skills.
2. Meet and network with diverse peers who share the same talents and interests.
3. Express their thoughts and ideas through various creative mediums.
4. Learn strategies to deal with stereotypes and prejudices against Islam and Muslims.