Public Library High School Quiz Bowl State Championship

For 26 years, finalists from district competitions across the state face off on the facts as they vie for the championship title in this thrilling fight to the finish-relying on intelligence, quick recall and teamwork. This two-hour mental workout, hosted by UNC-TV's own Deborah Holt, features illuminating profiles of each participating team and school.

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In the most recent competition, teams included:

• Brevard High School, Brevard (sponsored by the Transylvania County Library);
• Freedom High School, Morganton (sponsored by the Burke County Public Library);
• Weddington High School, Matthews (sponsored by the Union County Public Library);
• Northwood High School, Pittsboro (sponsored by the Central North Carolina Regional Library System);
• J.T. Hoggard High School, Wilmington (sponsored by the New Hanover County Public Library);
• South Central High School, Winterville (sponsored by the Sheppard Memorial Library);
• Louisburg High School, Louisburg (sponsored by the Franklin County Public Library); and
• Currituck County High School, Barco (sponsored by the East Albemarle Regional Library System).

The Public Library 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.

The Public Library Quiz Bowl State Championship rewards knowledge, but it is not an academic program. While many questions are drawn from the high school curriculum, others require knowledge of current events, popular culture and other non-curriculum related areas.

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