Here we go, Pen Scholar Quiz 2016!
Palos Verdes Peninsula High School is once again gearing up for its annual Scholar Quiz tournament. Just like last year, there is a fun twist: faculty and students are both allowed to compete! There are 21 teams of students and faculty who will compete to take home the title of Pen Scholar Quiz 2016 Champions. Last year’s winners were a team of seniors called the “Anti-Smelly Trees,” who will not be present to defend their titles.
Last Year’s Champs
The Premise
The Pen Scholar Quiz 2016 has teams of four students or faculty members compete in Jeopardy-style rounds of questions called Lightning Rounds, Toss Up Questions, and Bonus Rounds that contain questions on a wide variety of topics. The game consists of two teams of four students or faculty each, a Reader, a Judge, and a Scorer.
How does it work?
Participants can expect questions ranging from academic subjects, like Geometry and Algebra or Chemistry to pop culture and famous quotations. When a question is posed, the first team to raise a placard is given the opportunity to answer. If they answer incorrectly, the opposing team is given an opportunity to answer the same question. A Toss Up question, which can be answered by either team, can lead to a Bonus Round if answered correctly. In Bonus Rounds, the team that answered the Toss Up question correctly is given the chance to answer four questions regarding one topic, each worth five points for a potential of twenty extra points. Teammates are allowed to work together to present their answer. During Lightning Rounds, the teams are given ten questions in quick succession, with each team being allowed to answer only once. If a question is answered incorrectly, points are deducted.
When is it?
On Monday, March 14th, the faculty teams will compete to determine which faculty team will advance to the finals. From Thursday, March 17th until Wednesday March 23rd, student teams will compete to advance to the finals. The exciting final round will be held on Friday, March 25th, pitting the winning student against the winning faculty team to determine who will be the Scholar Quiz Champions of 2016. The victorious team will be presented with a grand prize of $840!
If you are looking to lend a hand, email justin@studyhut.com. He can help set you up with the right people to get involved.
Best of luck to all participating teams: may the odds be ever in your favor.
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