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by Edward Powers
Mon May 27, 2013 5:17 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2013 NAQT HSNCT: Congratulations LASA!
Replies: 109
Views: 69211

Re: 2013 NAQT HSNCT: Congratulations LASA!

Congratulations to LASA and Ladue for a magnificent Championship match. Of course only one team could win, but given the absolutely stellar play of both squads, it was a shame that any team had to lose. Kudos to both schools for demonstrating what excellence at its highest level looks like.
by Edward Powers
Sun Apr 21, 2013 5:43 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2013 NAQT New Jersey State Championship at Princeton 4/20/13
Replies: 14
Views: 6994

Re: 2013 NAQT New Jersey State Championship at Princeton 4/20/13

Congrats to High Tech, Mountain Lakes and Ridgewood for their excellent performances at States yesterday. Thanks also to Princeton for hosting AND to Dennis London for allowing us to use Princeton's rooms for the NASAT competitions after States were over. As for the NASAT results, congratulations to...
by Edward Powers
Sat Apr 20, 2013 12:21 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April
Replies: 22
Views: 7576

Re: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April

Right now it looks like we will have 6 competitors in Science, 7 each in Lit and Humanities, and 8 in History. So it looks like there should be some interesting competitions, while it should also be noted that there are very few spots left open for those who might want to register to compete in the ...
by Edward Powers
Wed Apr 17, 2013 7:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April
Replies: 22
Views: 7576

Re: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April

Esther, thanks for the update on Thomas Cleary. And Kara, we will keep the name of the set being used for try-outs a mystery until after Saturday's competitions. All you need to know is that it is a pristine set for this region written by a well respected, experienced and talented group of writers. ...
by Edward Powers
Sat Apr 13, 2013 7:26 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April
Replies: 22
Views: 7576

Re: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April

Toss-ups only.
by Edward Powers
Sat Apr 13, 2013 10:43 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April
Replies: 22
Views: 7576

Re: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April

Ten students have signed up for the 4 NASAT competitions, with almost all choosing to compete in 2 disciplines, with the following breakdown: 4 in Science; 6 in Literature; 5 in the Humanities and 3 in History. All 5 of those who signed up for the Humanities also registered for Literature, so we wil...
by Edward Powers
Fri Apr 05, 2013 12:26 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April
Replies: 22
Views: 7576

Re: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April

I can confirm that the Princeton organizers will allow us the rooms and the time we need to discover our 2013 NASAT team, so we will not need to worry about selecting another day and venue for our NASAT competitions.
by Edward Powers
Thu Apr 04, 2013 7:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April
Replies: 22
Views: 7576

Re: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April

The idea is to have 6 players, so if someone wins 2 seats---let's say you in Science and Lit, then we would let you pick one---let's say Science---then whoever finished 2nd in Lit would then take the Lit seat. Also, the 2 generalists do not have to compete, but they can choose to. But the same rule ...
by Edward Powers
Thu Apr 04, 2013 5:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April
Replies: 22
Views: 7576

New Jersey NASAT Try-Outs in April

All New Jersey students interested in trying out for New Jersey's NASAT Team that will be traveling to Ohio State University from June 14 to June 16 should know that try-outs are scheduled for either April 20th at Princeton University AFTER the NAQT State Championship is over, or, if time or room co...
by Edward Powers
Thu Apr 04, 2013 10:12 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NJ NASAT
Replies: 29
Views: 8003

Re: NJ NASAT

Thanks Ankit.
by Edward Powers
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NJ NASAT
Replies: 29
Views: 8003

Re: NJ NASAT

Ankit,

Do you know who I could contact to inquire about the availability and possible cost of the Berkeley-OSU Set?
by Edward Powers
Wed Apr 03, 2013 1:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NJ NASAT
Replies: 29
Views: 8003

Re: NJ NASAT

My Principal currently sees no problem with using SJHS on Sunday the 21st, but he cannot confirm with certainty until he sees the school's facilities usage schedule, which he cannot see until our return to school next week. Also, irrespective of where and when we hold try-outs, we will need pristine...
by Edward Powers
Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:53 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2013 NASAT: June 15-16 at Ohio State
Replies: 46
Views: 19914

Re: 2013 NASAT: June 15-16 at Ohio State

My mistake---thanks for the correction.
by Edward Powers
Wed Apr 03, 2013 8:29 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2013 NASAT: June 15-16 at Ohio State
Replies: 46
Views: 19914

Re: 2013 NASAT: June 15-16 at Ohio State

New Jersey is in the process of trying to select a team, but it will probably take several weeks at least to finish the process. In the meantime, can anyone recommend a pristine set of questions that can be used for competitive try-outs in Lit, Science, History and the Arts/Humanities? Since Penn-an...
by Edward Powers
Wed Apr 03, 2013 7:43 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NJ NASAT
Replies: 29
Views: 8003

Re: NJ NASAT

Several responses: 1. Thanks for your integrity Lukas. But do not worry---if we are able to run the competitions, we will not use MUT. And all potential competitors should let the coaches worry about finding appropriate questions. 2. Kara---the ideal would be to allow students to try-out in more tha...
by Edward Powers
Tue Apr 02, 2013 11:18 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NJ NASAT
Replies: 29
Views: 8003

Re: NJ NASAT

It would include the Fine Arts, the Performing Arts and RMP.
by Edward Powers
Tue Apr 02, 2013 3:00 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NJ NASAT
Replies: 29
Views: 8003

Re: NJ NASAT

I count 8 who are already interested---at least 4 from Ridgewood, 3 from High Tech and 1 from Saint Joe's---and clearly more could indicate their interest in the near future. So, since the interest is there, the key questions revolve around methods of selection which are both fair and practical. Ove...
by Edward Powers
Mon Apr 01, 2013 7:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NY NASAT
Replies: 12
Views: 4827

Re: NY NASAT

Alec, You are surely gifted enough to be considered as well, along with the very talented Hunter players. And there might be other gifted NY players---certainly several of the Tribeca & Kellenberg players could be candidates, don't you think? Perhaps there are others as well? The real question i...
by Edward Powers
Mon Apr 01, 2013 4:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NJ NASAT
Replies: 29
Views: 8003

Re: NJ NASAT

I have organized the last 2 NJ trips to NASAT and I now have some free time to try again. I am willing to listen to any suggestions from students and coaches around the state. Two years ago we took 5 students---4 from the first team All State Team as selected by coaches and 1 from the 2nd team. That...
by Edward Powers
Sat Mar 16, 2013 7:54 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Prison Bowl VI @ Hunter College High School, NYC (4/6/13)
Replies: 25
Views: 18397

Re: Prison Bowl VI @ Hunter College High School, NYC (4/6/13)

Any update on all of those quite interesting teams who have shown interest but have not yet fully committed to coming?
by Edward Powers
Mon Jan 28, 2013 10:21 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Livingston HS (NJ) March Madness NAQT - Saturday, March 16,
Replies: 13
Views: 6272

Re: Livingston HS (NJ) March Madness NAQT - Saturday, March 16,

Guy---Just an FYI---St. Joe's has registered TWO teams, not one, for your "March Madness", plus ONE moderator as well.
by Edward Powers
Fri Jan 25, 2013 10:56 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Livingston HS (NJ) March Madness NAQT - Saturday, March 16,
Replies: 13
Views: 6272

Re: Livingston HS (NJ) March Madness NAQT - Saturday, March 16,

Saint Joe's of Metuchen will be there with 2 teams, 1 buzzer and 1 moderator. I will forward a registration form ASAP.

Meanwhile, do you have a current field update?

Thanks!
by Edward Powers
Fri Jan 04, 2013 3:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Prison Bowl VI @ Hunter College High School, NYC (4/6/13)
Replies: 25
Views: 18397

Re: Prison Bowl VI @ Hunter College High School, NYC (4/6/13)

Any update on the prospective field for this year's Prison Bowl?
by Edward Powers
Wed Dec 26, 2012 10:32 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: QuAC IV at Penn (1/26/2013)
Replies: 22
Views: 8387

Re: QuAC IV at Penn (1/26/2013)

St. Joe's will be there with 2 teams, 1 buzzer and 1 moderator.
by Edward Powers
Fri Dec 21, 2012 3:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: QuAC IV at Penn (1/26/2013)
Replies: 22
Views: 8387

Re: QuAC IV at Penn (1/26/2013)

We would love to participate, but I do not think we can, since I am pretty sure we played HSAPQ 32 earlier this month in Connecticut.
by Edward Powers
Tue Dec 18, 2012 4:07 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Scarsdale Tournament -1/5/13- in Scarsdale, NY
Replies: 55
Views: 17704

Re: Scarsdale Tournament -1/5/13- in Scarsdale, NY

Cindy, Unfortunately Saint Joe's of Metuchen must withdraw from the field. It turns out that we have a schedule conflict with the Model UN Conference in Hershey, Pennsylvania that weekend and my players just seemed to notice this. Since most of my players will be in Pa. that weekend, withdrawal is a...
by Edward Powers
Sun Dec 16, 2012 12:53 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

Thanks Jon. I will speak to my statisticians and see if they can make the corrections you suggest.
by Edward Powers
Sat Dec 15, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

Stat Reports have now been posted at the following link: http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/1223/stats/all_games/ My students had problems uploading the stats and could only upload "All Games", so what the link DOES NOT SHOW is the true order of finish based upon the results of the a...
by Edward Powers
Fri Dec 14, 2012 10:20 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

Final preparations have been made and we are looking forward to seeing all 36 teams tomorrow at our GSAC XX Mirror!
by Edward Powers
Tue Dec 11, 2012 10:41 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

I am pleased to announce that this Saturday's Mirror of GSAC at SJHS has just received Platinum Ceritfication from PACE. This means that those teams that finish in the Top 25% of the field are eligible to register IMMEDIATELY for PACE's National Scholastic Championship Tournament at the University o...
by Edward Powers
Mon Dec 10, 2012 4:40 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Newtown HS Quiz Bowl Invitational (12/8/12 Newtown, CT)
Replies: 39
Views: 13711

Re: Newtown HS Quiz Bowl Invitational (12/8/12 Newtown, CT)

To respond to a question Matt asked earlier concerning NY/NJ teams traveling out of their region to Newtown. I cannot speak for other NY/NJ teams, but the key reason SJHS went was precisely because of the HSAPQ Set. We have not heard one in NY/NJ in over a year, I believe, so that was our motivation...
by Edward Powers
Sun Dec 09, 2012 11:34 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Newtown HS Quiz Bowl Invitational (12/8/12 Newtown, CT)
Replies: 39
Views: 13711

Re: Newtown HS Quiz Bowl Invitational (12/8/12 Newtown, CT)

Some quick results until the stats are posted: In the Quarterfinals, #1 Ridgewood defeated #8 North Babylon; # 2 Saint Joe's A defeated #7 Saint Joe's B; #6 Kellenberg defeated #3 Horace Greeley; # 4 High Tech defeated #5 Irvington; In the Semifinals, Ridgewood defeated Kellenberg and Saint Joe's A ...
by Edward Powers
Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:38 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

I will pencil SHP in immediately and wait for your call!
by Edward Powers
Fri Dec 07, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

Another team has dropped from the field, thus we need one more team to bring our total back to 36. If anyone is interested, please let me know and I will add your team to the field.
by Edward Powers
Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2013 NSC: Congratulations, Ladue!
Replies: 78
Views: 56865

Re: 2013 NSC: June 8-9 at University of Maryland, College Park

Thanks Sarah. Good luck on your finals!
by Edward Powers
Sat Dec 01, 2012 12:04 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2013 NSC: Congratulations, Ladue!
Replies: 78
Views: 56865

Re: 2013 NSC: June 8-9 at University of Maryland, College Park

Just an FYI: You have Kellenberg's LIFT tournament of October 20th listed as a Platinum qualifying tournament, but it appears that none of the 7 teams that finished as actual qualifiers at Kellenberg on your list of teams eligible to register starting today, December 1st, on your current PACE website.
by Edward Powers
Wed Nov 28, 2012 1:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: LIST Mirror @ Columbia University (3/9/13)
Replies: 19
Views: 9615

Re: LIST Mirror @ Columbia University (3/9/13)

Saint Joe"s just registered without committing a moderator, but given your potential need for staffers, we will bring 1.
by Edward Powers
Wed Nov 21, 2012 5:19 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

Esther,

If all goes well, as I expect it to, we should be able to finish between 5 & 6 PM. Meanwhile, thanks for bringing a moderator; this will help greatly.
by Edward Powers
Wed Nov 21, 2012 12:39 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

I have been able to secure 2 more science rooms, so I can expand the Field to 36 and close it at that number. Thus, 4 of the 5 teams on the waiting list have been moved into the Field, and I will continue to maintain a waiting list in the event that some teams decide that they must reduce their numb...
by Edward Powers
Tue Nov 20, 2012 5:57 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

It turns out that MAST did register 1 team on November 12, but the registration ended up in my Junk or Trash folder. Since High Tech asked to add a 5th team after November 12th, I am going to place MAST on the waiting list just above High Tech's 5th team due to its earlier registration request. Furt...
by Edward Powers
Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:15 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NHBB & 60 Second rounds
Replies: 37
Views: 16139

Re: NHBB & 60 Second rounds

I agree with Matt.
by Edward Powers
Mon Nov 19, 2012 8:11 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

Gene,

I have NOT received any emails from you. My email address in the post above is correct, so unless you used a different address, I do not know how to explain this. And, unfortunately, unless there are major withdrawals, it looks like the Field will be closed soon. Sorry!
by Edward Powers
Mon Nov 19, 2012 12:27 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

I was able to secure a science lab as a 16th room, so the Field will be expanded to 32 and closed at that number. As a consequence, the first two teams on the waiting list, High Tech's 4th team and Ridgewood's 3rd, have been added to the field. The 5th request for High Tech has now been placed on th...
by Edward Powers
Fri Nov 16, 2012 11:18 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: NY/NJ Date Claims 2012-2013
Replies: 107
Views: 621034

Re: NY/NJ Date Claims 2012-2013

David,

Is the Ridgewood NHBB on January 19th or 12th? It's been listed as the 19th for months. Has the date been changed?
by Edward Powers
Thu Nov 15, 2012 8:59 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

I have been asking for permission to open one of our science labs to create a 16th room in our main building. I will find out tomorrow. I am pretty sure I will receive permission. If so, I can expand the field by two more teams once I know for sure, so if I am correct, the first two teams on the wai...
by Edward Powers
Mon Nov 12, 2012 6:47 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

Kevin, I have accepted your registration of 2-3 teams, and placed your 4th team on a wait list, pending my ability to find a 16th room. Right now I am limited to 15 rooms, hence a max of 30 teams. Your registration of 2-4 teams raised the potential field to 31 teams. If I can find a 16th room, I wil...
by Edward Powers
Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012
Replies: 37
Views: 14995

Re: The SJHS Mirror of GSAC XX, December 15, 2012

With the registration of Bergen's 2 teams, our field now stands at 22-28, so the most we can now accept is 2 more teams. After that we will create a waiting list. Of course, if schools that have not yet decided on the exact number of teams they will be bringing could make those numbers precise, we c...
by Edward Powers
Sun Nov 11, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Scarsdale Tournament -1/5/13- in Scarsdale, NY
Replies: 55
Views: 17704

Re: Scarsdale Tournament -1/5/13- in Scarsdale, NY

St. Joe's has registered 2 teams, 1 buzzer system and 1 moderator.
by Edward Powers
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:57 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Harvard Fall Tournament VII (Cambridge, MA 11/10/12)
Replies: 24
Views: 14160

Re: Harvard Fall Tournament VII (Cambridge, MA 11/10/12)

Any news about the final standings?
by Edward Powers
Sat Nov 10, 2012 10:09 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: DC/DE/MD/VA Date Claim '12-'13
Replies: 112
Views: 57880

Re: DC/DE/MD/VA Date Claim '12-'13

May 11th sounds great. But if it turns out that a different Saturday in May is better for an optimal turnout for GDS, that would be fine with us as we'll. Thanks for your flexibility.