“Quiz masters” needed for high school academic league competition

Cincinnati State has a long-standing tradition of serving as the site for academic “quiz bowl” competitions among students from area public and private high schools.

Faculty and staff members are needed to serve as quiz question readers for the 2023-24 season of competition for the Greater Cincinnati Academic League (GCAL) and the Cincinnati Academic League (CAL).

• The Fall competition season begins the week of October 23 and ends in December, with no matches during Thanksgiving week.
  • Matches are Mondays from 4 to 6 p.m. (CAL) and Tuesdays from 4 to 6 p.m. (GCAL). Tournaments will occur on a few Saturdays also.
  • The Spring competition season (also Mondays and Tuesdays from 4-6 p.m.) will begin in January.
• You can choose to help in any way that fits your schedule— you DO NOT need to commit to all days or all weeks of the season. If you can help with only a few of the matches, your assistance will still be greatly appreciated.
• No academic league experience is needed! Training in the art of reading quiz questions will be provided (but training does not guarantee you’ll be able to start a second career as a game show host).

If you can help with Academic League this year, or if you have questions, please contact league directors Mark Tiemeier (mark.tiemeier@cincinnatistate.edu) or Milene Donlin (milene.donlin@cincinnatistate.edu).