The NC Public Library's High School Quiz Bowl began in 1978-79 when a group of libraries in southeastern North Carolina started sponsoring local high school competitions, the winners of which then faced off in a multi-county championship. In 1980 the State Library of North Carolina joined public libraries from across the state in sponsoring competitions at the local, district and state levels. The program provides public libraries opportunities to work with local high schools. Questions from eight subject areas-from art to math and science, religion and philosophy to the social sciences-encourage solid knowledge in all subject areas. The format provides for both individual and team efforts. During an initial 10-point round, questions are directed to each individual team member in turn. During 20- and 30-point rounds, questions are directed to the team and individuals may consult before answering. As teams do not "buzz in," they earn points for intelligence and poise, not good reflexes.

Releases:

April 22, 2006 - High School Quiz Bowl - 2006 Quiz Bowl Winners

March 30, 2006 - High School Quiz Bowl - 2006 Quiz Bowl Championship

April 23, 2005 - High School Quiz Bowl - 2005 Quiz Bowl Winner

Images:

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Wilmington's J.T. Hoggard High School emerged victorious in the 2006 Public Library Quiz Bowl Championship broadcast live statewide on UNC-TV Saturday afternoon. In the exciting state finals, Hoggard defeated the team from Northwood High School of Pittsboro by a final score of 155 to 145. Pictured, left to right: Sophie Liu, Matthew Burns, Matt Spaulding, Rahul Patel, Coach Alicia Lewis, Amanda Lu, Vikram Dashputre, and Purav Bhatt.

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Pittsboro's Northwood High School narrowly lost its bid for the 2006 Public Library Quiz Bowl Championship broadcast live statewide on UNC-TV Saturday afternoon. In the exciting state finals, the team from J.T. Hoggard High School Hoggard of Wilmington defeated Northwood by a final score of 155 to 145. Pictured, left to right: Mariana Poole, Mike Raymond, Siler Bryan, Coach Bhuvana Ramachandran, Hannah Yerby, Chris Minor, Coach Neal Morgan, Raven Riley and Ray Antonelli.

Resources:

High School Quiz Bowl - Website