Sunday, May 19, 2013

The latest local news, weather and high school sports from the Heartland

Heartland students compete to challenge their knowledge
Posted: 01.12.2013 at 11:06 PM
Justin Andrews

Justin Andrews is a Multi Media Journalist with KTVO

0

Saturday afternoon area students participated in a quiz bowl competition.

 / Justin Andrews
Photo

KIRKSVILLE, MO -- Saturday afternoon area students participated in a quiz bowl competition.

Kirksville High School students and students in surrounding school districts participated in the fast-paced question-and-answer game! The game challenges students in all areas of knowledge including history, fine arts, literature and current events.

KTVO ran across Mason Herleth, he's one of the students who participated in the competition.

"We've done really well, we've won our first two games. We've had some pretty good opponents, but hopefully we'll continue to do well," Herleth said. "There are so many different subjects you cant know everything in one. So it encourages you to learn as much as you can and to just pay attention in class."

Mason tells us his team has been practicing every week since the beginning of December.

Quiz bowl competitions are organized by the National Academic Quiz Tournaments across the United States and for all grade levels.

The game uses a buzzer system and lets players interrupt the reading of the question to score big points. The winning teams get the opportunity to compete in the annual championship.

Popular Stories
Thumbnail
Pair accused of dealing drugs near school
John Garlock  |  Friday, May 17, 2013  |  4 comments
Thumbnail
Fugitive wanted from SWAT raid in custody
KTVO Newsdesk  |  Friday, May 17, 2013  |  17 comments
Thumbnail
Superintendent in legal trouble resigns
John Garlock  |  Friday, May 17, 2013
Follow Heartland Connection
Get news and weather notifications on your phone by downloading the iPhone or Android app below
Sign up to get alerts and updates for breaking news, severe weather, and deals:
submit
ADVERTISEMENT
Special Features
Best Bets Home & Ag
Home and Ag information from our experts
Your next car
View inventory from Lovegreen Ford Chrysler
Senior Living
Information for you
Best Bets Auto
Auto information from our experts
ADVERTISEMENT