Every so often it’s nice to take a break from reporting on the problems and follies of the various branches of local government in Park Ridge and recognize something that’s being done well. That’s why today we salute the Maine South High School varsity Scholastic Bowl team for its second consecutive IHSA regional title, which it won by defeating Schaumburg, Conant and Lake Forest High Schools.
The Scholastic Bowl format mimics the old “G.E. College Bowl,” which ran on national television from 1959 to 1970: Team members buzz in to answer questions on a variety of subjects and score points for their teams.
In the sectionals, Maine South tied Loyola Academy and New Trier, but lost a “total points” tie-breaker to Loyola. Nevertheless, the team will be competing with approximately 160 teams worldwide at the National Academic Quiz Tournament to be held in Rosemont over the Memorial Day weekend.
The team is coached by faculty member Jason Dutmers, and is comprised of the following Maine South students: Lauren Cichowski, David Cottrell, Luke Elderkin, James Garbossa, Jimmy Grizzell (Capt.), Kendra Johnston, Jogin Jose, Nick Kohler, Summy Lau, Melanie Mendez, Patrick Mirski, Greg Piekos, Mike Rago, Dan Schallmo, Brian Wagner, Laura Walsh, Tim Warnock and Steven Wear.
Well done!
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What wards do these kids live in, and how old do you have to be to be a Park Ridge alderman?
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