by Michelle Szilagyi

Every Tuesday in March, Junior High Quiz Bowl team members have been visiting Heritage Elementary to introduce sixth-grade students to one of the exciting opportunities awaiting them at the Jr./Sr. High School. During these sessions, team members explain how the team works, share their individual roles and responsibilities during competitions, and talk about what it’s like to prepare for competitions throughout the year.

The highlight of each visit is a chance for sixth graders to try the game for themselves. Students get to answer fast-paced trivia questions from a wide variety of subjects, including history, science, literature, geography, pop culture, and more. With buzzers ready and teamwork encouraged, the sixth graders quickly discover that Quiz Bowl is as much about collaboration and curiosity as it is about knowledge.

The goal of the visits is to spark interest, build confidence, and help younger students see the many ways they can get involved when they move up to the Jr./Sr. High School. These sixth graders will have the opportunity to officially join the team in September of the next school year.  Welcome aboard—almost! 

Feel free to contact Michelle Szilagyi at the Jr./Sr. High School for more information.

Photos by Kate Fox.