HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN AN ‘ACADEMIC BOWL’

Students from North, Central and West High School will participate in a demonstration “Academic Bowl” event on Monday, May 2^nd, at 7:30 p.m. in Paul Holzworth Auditorium at North High.  Based on the once popular “College Bowl” TV show and competition, the Academic Bowl features a “Jeopardy” like format where teams compete against each other in correctly answering a wide variety of scholastic questions.

There will be toss up questions, buzzers and bonus questions as two teams of five vie to be the first AND the most accurate at answering questions.  The May 2^nd event is just a demonstration, although the three high schools all have the equipment and materials required to gear up for the real thing.  Teams at each school have been practicing and becoming familiar with the process.

According to Dave Dix, Director of the Great Minds program of the Davenport Schools, the Academic Bowl is a fun and challenging way to focus on the academic achievement of our students.  “It’s once again gaining in popularity and provides a wonderful way to showcase the skills and knowledge of our students,” he explains.  

He adds that there are other schools in the area who currently participate in the Academic Bowl, leading to the possibility of future cross-district competition.