ISSUE 01 | NOVEMBER 27, 2013
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Bowling For Knowledge
Rena Fedorova | Staff Reporter
Jr. High Knowledge Bowl Excels in Scholarship and Teamwork How would you like to skip a few classes and enjoy lunch at Pizza Ranch? Those are just a couple of the perks that come with participation in Jr. High Knowledge Bowl. However, many of the young participants agree that Knowledge Bowl has more to offer than free food; it provides them with a chance to build friendships with one another, while also enabling them to learn new knowledge, as well as show off their own.
received an award for the most science questions answered correctly.
on the teams, and they can kind of read each others’ minds.”
Although the students gain much knowledge, they’re not the only ones to acquire it. Mrs. Jane Uggerud, head of both high school and junior high Knowledge Bowl, claims that she, too, learns many new, fun facts.
Instead of joining a team and competing, eighth-grader Andrew McLain decided to work the computer. “He’s better at the computer than I am!” remarked Jane Uggerud.
Many of the participating Junior High students value the learning experience.
“[Knowledge Bowl] keeps me on my toes.” she commented. Mrs. Uggerud has led high school Knowledge Bowl for 19 years, and junior high Knowledge Bowl for 14 years.
“You learn new things you wouldn’t ever have known before.” commented one student.
A highly appreciated aspect of Knowledge Bowl is the unity that is built between the students.
Most of the interviewed students chose science as their favorite subject and it shows; at the last meet, the Hillcrest Honeydew team
“I like going to the meets and seeing how they do when they work together.” commented Jane Uggerud, “There are a lot of friendships
“When you do computer, you can learn just by listening to the answers!” added Andrew. Knowledge Bowl works at equipping young students with a desire to learn about the world. There are people who perceive Christian school education as “dumbed-down” and weak, however these young students are proving these stereotypes wrong.
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