CS “quiz masters” needed for high school Academic League
Cincinnati State has a long-standing tradition of serving as the site for academic “quiz bowl” competitions among area high school students.
The tradition continued on Nov. 13 when CState hosted the Greater Cincinnati Academic League (GCAL) Fall 2021 Tournament.
Eight tri-state high schools came to Clifton Campus to compete in four rounds of academic challenges during the tournament, which is the culminating event for the fall GCAL season. Participating schools included:
- Carroll HS
- Elder HS
- LaSalle HS
- Mercy-McAuley HS
- Oldenburg HS
- Purcell Marian HS
- Seton HS
- St. Xavier HS
St. Xavier and Elder won their respective divisions, with the St. Xavier Bombers outscoring the Elder Panthers in the final match.
Faculty members Scott Freeman (in photo above), Heather Hatchett, Mary Repaske, and Ryan Shadle served as tournament “quiz masters” who presented the questions during each match.
Faculty or staff members interested in assisting with future matches are encouraged to contact league directors Mark Tiemeier (mark.tiemeier@cincinnatistate.edu) or Milene Donlin (milene.donlin@cincinnatistate.edu).
- The winter season of GCAL academic competions will start in January and continue until early February. Weekly matches take place on Tuesdays from 3:30 to 6 p.m. and two more tournaments will take place in January and February.
- In addition, CState hosts the Cincinnati Academic League (CAL), that competes on Mondays from 4-6 p.m. The CAL will have their own tournament during Spring Semester 2022 as well as a combined tournament with the GCAL schools.
- Volunteers don’t need to commit for the entire time period on Mondays and Tuesdays– if you can help with a few of the matches, your assistance is appreciated.
No academic league experience is required; training in the art of reading quiz questions will be provided as needed.