Obituary: Candace Benefiel (Texas A&M)

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Obituary: Candace Benefiel (Texas A&M)

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It is with great sadness that Texas Quiz Bowl Alliance announces the passing of Candace Benefiel at age 60 following a fight with cancer. Candace worked with TQBA as a mentor and advisor since its founding and served as faculty sponsor of the Texas A&M Quiz Bowl program. From 2003 to 2007, Texas A&M placed in the top five at ACF Nats each year, including the 2006 championship for which she got the decisive tossup.

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Stephen Fontenot
Texas Quiz Bowl Alliance Deputy Director
Communications, UT Dallas
Strake Jesuit '96 -+-+- Southwestern '00
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Re: Obituary: Candace Benefiel (Texas A&M)

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What a tragedy.

May she rest in peace.
Alex Wallace
Washington-Lee High School Class of 2015
College of William & Mary Class of 2019
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