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by rxailagan
Wed Oct 27, 2021 8:46 pm
Forum: Community Discussion
Topic: Harris Bunker
Replies: 7
Views: 9108

Re: Harris Bunker

I had the honor of meeting Harris when he started quizbowl during his freshman year at Grosse Pointe North. Him and I would bond as we were the only 2 from GPN who stayed involved in the quizbowl community and we were both invested in improving the high school quizbowl circuit in southeast Michigan....
by rxailagan
Thu Sep 22, 2016 6:02 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan 2016-2017 Schedule and Discussion
Replies: 52
Views: 27869

Re: Michigan 2016-2017 Schedule and Discussion

Hello all! Myself along with Sid Dogra, Harris Bunker, and Collin Parks made a website for Michigan in the state of Michigan in hopes to act as a resource for teams throughout the state. It can be found here: http://michiganquizbowl.org and if you would like to receive an email that Introduces the w...
by rxailagan
Tue Apr 26, 2016 1:00 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Where Are You Going Next Year? (Collegiate 2016)
Replies: 46
Views: 31025

Re: Where Are You Going Next Year? (Collegiate 2016)

I will be attending Michigan Tech in the fall to start an MS in Mathematical Sciences. I do wish to remain involved in quiz bowl while at MTU. That's Awesome! Michigan Tech always struck me as a good place for a quiz bowl team in spite of relative geographic isolation. Hopefully you'll have good lu...
by rxailagan
Sun Apr 17, 2016 1:07 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Nationals - University of Michigan, 04.16-17.2016
Replies: 104
Views: 60756

Re: ACF Nationals - University of Michigan, 04.16-17.2016

Live streaming finals on the @umichquizbowl periscope if anyone uses Twitter

Nevermind, I stopped it not that anyone was on it anyways
by rxailagan
Sun Jan 17, 2016 8:20 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)
Replies: 11
Views: 6787

Re: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)

I think I fixed everything, PM me if you catch more mistakes! EDIT: I guess I didn't and I will fix the WUSTL/Michigan A game issue tomorrow. I tried fixing this earlier and thought I did but SQBS has been giving me random error messages so maybe it didn't save? I promise I'm not this bad at stats t...
by rxailagan
Sat Jan 16, 2016 9:22 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)
Replies: 11
Views: 6787

Re: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)

cornfused wrote:And a decent pile of points in Northwestern - DCC B.
This happened with another game too but I swear it didn't look like this earlier. I'll look into it tonight and try to fix all the issues. Sorry about that.
by rxailagan
Sat Jan 16, 2016 7:56 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)
Replies: 11
Views: 6787

Re: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)

Jeremy Gibbs Paradox wrote:You're missing Chi D v. Michigan C.
Woops! Fixed that. All stats are all done now!
by rxailagan
Sat Jan 16, 2016 12:42 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)
Replies: 11
Views: 6787

Re: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)

Hey guys!

The tournament is up and running smoothly. Instead of periodically posting stats, I made a record tracker for those who want to keep up! I'll post a stat file after prelims.
by rxailagan
Mon Jan 11, 2016 12:43 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016
Replies: 39
Views: 21039

Re: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016

I have a few Michigan Quiz Bowl questions. Will MSU be hosting a tournament in January? Also does anyone have Model UN conflicts? There are two big Model UN events in Michigan. One is the first weekend of December which is the same weekend as the UM, Berrien Springs and Marquette tournaments. The s...
by rxailagan
Thu Jan 07, 2016 10:28 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016
Replies: 39
Views: 21039

Re: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016

I'm really happy to see interest in this! Sid Dogra and I have been brainstorming some ideas that we plan on discussing more after our collegiate tournament next week.
by rxailagan
Thu Jan 07, 2016 2:34 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - Send your gifts!
Replies: 100
Views: 7571

Re: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - Send your gifts!

Paisley Park wrote:Thank you very much Roxanne for your gifts of Persepolis, a book I lost a while ago and would really like to have around, and a really spicy-sounding Egyptian novel!
Glad you liked it!
by rxailagan
Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:43 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016
Replies: 39
Views: 21039

Re: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016

Completely unrelated to my last post but the National History Bowl will be hosting the Michigan State Championships at Skyline High School in Ann Arbor, MI on Saturday, March 5th. More information here: http://www.historybowl.com/michigan-sta ... pionships/
by rxailagan
Sun Jan 03, 2016 6:42 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016
Replies: 39
Views: 21039

Re: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016

Personally, I've been really into Michigan high school quiz bowl outreach and thought about this at the beginning of the year, but would people be interested in the creation of a Michigan Quiz Bowl Association promoting good quiz bowl and outreach? PACE just contacted me about it and I wouldn't mind...
by rxailagan
Sun Dec 27, 2015 5:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - Send your gifts!
Replies: 100
Views: 7571

Re: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - Send your gifts!

I believe I got my gift? I got a card game from Amazon with no note or anything and I'm in 2 different secret santas so I want to make sure it's from this one haha. Whoever had me please reveal yourself I'd love to thank you! :)
by rxailagan
Wed Dec 23, 2015 6:15 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - Send your gifts!
Replies: 100
Views: 7571

Re: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - Send your gifts!

Just sent my gifts, it should arrive on December 29th!
by rxailagan
Wed Dec 16, 2015 12:24 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)
Replies: 11
Views: 6787

Re: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)

MLafer wrote:I know it was discussed at Missouri Open that SHAWARMA would be run at this tournament. Can we make that official?
I see no reason why not, we'll have the rooms all day anyways
by rxailagan
Tue Dec 15, 2015 12:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016
Replies: 39
Views: 21039

Re: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016

CGismondiCC wrote:Will either U of M or MSU be putting in a bid for NAQT States this year?
My current understanding is that MSU will be putting in the bid
by rxailagan
Sun Dec 06, 2015 12:36 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: 2015 Autumn Classic at the University of Michigan (12/5/15)
Replies: 3
Views: 3199

Re: 2015 Autumn Classic at the University of Michigan (12/5/

Just wanted to thank everyone for coming! DCC A, B, and C took first through third place, respectively. I'm working on stats and I'll post them when I'm done.
by rxailagan
Mon Nov 30, 2015 8:41 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - Send your gifts!
Replies: 100
Views: 7571

Re: SMV 2015: HSQB's Secret Santa - 12/8 Deadline

Oh yay I want to participate in this! Roxanne Ilagan railagan@umich.edu 1.) I'm REALLY into food. So maybe a food or snack item special to your area, it really doesn't matter what. I have no food allergies and will eat practically anything. Shan mentioned useful, little-known cooking tools and those...
by rxailagan
Tue Nov 24, 2015 11:19 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)
Replies: 11
Views: 6787

Re: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)

FIELD (20):
House (2)
Northwestern
Detroit Catholic Central (3)
Illinois (2)
WUSTL
UChicago (4)
MSU (3)
Horse
Wright State
Case Western
pseudonym
by rxailagan
Mon Nov 23, 2015 11:51 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)
Replies: 11
Views: 6787

MLK XVII at the University of Michigan (01/16/16)

Hello friends! We will be hosting our super awesome housewrite, MLK Invitational, at the University of Michigan on Saturday, January 16th, 2016. General information and other mirrors of our housewrite can be found here . The tournament will be held promptly at 9am in Mason Hall. Please fill out this...
by rxailagan
Thu Nov 19, 2015 6:48 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Finding Staffers for High School Tournaments
Replies: 3
Views: 3258

Finding Staffers for High School Tournaments

Is there some sort of database of former quizbowl players? I'm not sure how it is in other areas, but what I find hardest about running tournaments is finding enough staffers. I really hate having a lot of interest in a tournament but being unable to expand my field just because I can't find experie...
by rxailagan
Tue Nov 10, 2015 1:52 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: On Dressing Well for Staffing High School Tournaments
Replies: 22
Views: 12756

Re: On Dressing Well for Staffing High School Tournaments

I don't have anything to add to this right now but I completely agree with this thread.
by rxailagan
Sun Aug 30, 2015 11:07 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016
Replies: 39
Views: 21039

Re: Michigan Date Claim and Discussion 2015-2016

The National History Bee and Bowl will be hosting the 2015 Michigan History Bee and Bowl at the University of Michigan on Saturday, November 21st!
by rxailagan
Mon Jun 08, 2015 12:41 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Michigan Summer Practices!
Replies: 8
Views: 4857

Re: Michigan Summer Practices!

Grandad's Dhoti wrote:Starting next week, we'll be having summer practices on Mondays at 6:30 PM in the UAC office on the 4th floor of the Michigan Union. If enough people show up, I'll post funny pictures of Will Nediger, so that's your motivation right there!
Where are these pics Sid I gotta know
by rxailagan
Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:45 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 3128

Re: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2015

UPDATE:
We will be holding NASAT tryouts after the conclusion of the tournament. If you are interested in participating, please send me an email. Your team does not have to be registered for this email to attend tryouts.
More NASAT 2015 information can be found here.
by rxailagan
Tue Mar 10, 2015 3:17 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 3128

Re: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2015

FIELD: (22)
DCC (4)
GPN
DCD (2)
Traverse City Central
Interlochen Arts Academy
Divine Child (2)
Bay City Western
Troy (2)
Cranbrook (2)
UAIS
Plymouth (2)
Cabrini
Skyline
Northville
by rxailagan
Tue Mar 10, 2015 12:58 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2015
Replies: 3
Views: 3128

Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2015

Hello all and sorry for the late announcement, Michigan Academic Competitions will be holding this year's NAQT state tournament on Saturday, April 11th, 2015 at the University of Michigan. This tournament will start promptly at 9am and end by around 5:30pm. We will use questions from [IS-146]. There...
by rxailagan
Sun Apr 06, 2014 11:32 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 2928

Re: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014

Thanks to everyone that came, stats can be found here:
http://www.hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/2211/
by rxailagan
Mon Mar 24, 2014 7:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 2928

Re: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014

This is just a reminder that this tournament is coming up in less than 2 weeks and that we have a lot of space in our field.
by rxailagan
Tue Jan 21, 2014 12:50 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 2928

Re: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014

FIELD (21 Teams):
Bay City Western
DCC (4)
Utica Academy
Skyline
Troy (2)
Grosse Pointe North
North Farmington High School
Cranbrook (2)
Brighton (2)
International Academy Central
Huron
UofD
Redford Thurston
Notre Dame Prep (2)
by rxailagan
Mon Jan 20, 2014 9:22 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014
Replies: 5
Views: 2928

Michigan NAQT State Tournament 2014

Hello all, I'm Roxanne and I will be your tournament director. Michigan Academic Competitions will be holding this year's NAQT state tournament on Saturday, April 5th, 2014 at the University of Michigan. This tournament will use questions from [IS-136]. There are no qualifying requirements for this ...
by rxailagan
Sun Jan 12, 2014 6:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan 2013-14
Replies: 15
Views: 7312

Re: Michigan 2013-14

NAQT states will be at the University of Michigan on April 5th.
by rxailagan
Mon Nov 25, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: ACF Regionals 2014 Great Lakes @ University of Michigan
Replies: 3
Views: 3668

ACF Regionals 2014 Great Lakes @ University of Michigan

Hey all, this a formal announcement for the University of Michigan's mirror of ACF Regionals on February 22nd, 2014. Interested teams should fill out this form to register through ACF. You're also welcome to email me at railagan@umich.edu or post in this thread if you have questions, but filling out...
by rxailagan
Mon Oct 07, 2013 1:21 am
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Michigan Fall Tournament: 10/12/13
Replies: 33
Views: 18452

Re: Michigan Fall Tournament: 10/12/13

The Michigan location of this tournament is now capped at 18 teams (pending the number of OSU and house teams)
by rxailagan
Wed Oct 02, 2013 8:26 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Michigan Fall Tournament: 10/12/13
Replies: 33
Views: 18452

Re: Michigan Fall Tournament: 10/12/13

We are starting to approach our field cap (18 teams) but can accept 1 or possibly 2 more teams.
by rxailagan
Mon Sep 16, 2013 11:46 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: Michigan Fall Tournament: 10/12/13
Replies: 33
Views: 18452

Re: Michigan Fall Tournament: 10/12/13

Information specifically pertaining to the Michigan site: Registration: To sign up a team, please email me at railagan@umich.edu (with the subject Michigan Fall Tournament), letting me know how many teams you plan to bring as well as if you have a buzzer system. The tournament will take place in Mas...
by rxailagan
Thu Sep 12, 2013 9:16 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan 2013-14
Replies: 15
Views: 7312

Re: Michigan 2013-14

Just confirming that our Autumn Classic is no longer tentative and will be on December 7th. We are also hosting States in April but that date is still TBD
by rxailagan
Sat Aug 03, 2013 12:58 pm
Forum: College area archives
Topic: VCU Open mirror @ Michigan (August 3, 2013)
Replies: 34
Views: 7580

Re: VCU Open mirror @ Michigan (August 3, 2013)

After half of the round robin:
Maximinus Thrax (5-0)
Pupienus (4-1)
Gordian I (3-2)
Gordian II (2-3)
Gordian III (1-4)
Balbinus (0-5)
by rxailagan
Thu Jun 20, 2013 8:34 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan 2013-14
Replies: 15
Views: 7312

Re: Michigan 2013-14

December 7th is the tentative day for University of Michigan's annual Autumn Classic
by rxailagan
Fri May 04, 2012 4:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Summer Practices at the University of Michigan
Replies: 24
Views: 10427

Re: Summer Practices at the University of Michigan

I'm trying to set my UofM orientation around a wednesday so I can attend this. Hopefully they'll let me skip an evening activity or something for it. Awesome! If I remember correctly, most of the activities near the evening are not mandatory, but you should try to attend anyway (don't want you to m...
by rxailagan
Sun Apr 29, 2012 4:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Online Skype Practice League - Champions League
Replies: 24
Views: 9764

Re: Online Skype Practice League - Champions League

I know you're probably all busy this weekend because of NHBB, but when is this planning to start?
by rxailagan
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:21 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Summer Practices at the University of Michigan
Replies: 24
Views: 10427

Re: Summer Practices at the University of Michigan

I'm trying to set my UofM orientation around a wednesday so I can attend this. Hopefully they'll let me skip an evening activity or something for it.
by rxailagan
Wed Mar 28, 2012 12:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan State's March Madness Invitational
Replies: 11
Views: 4262

Re: Michigan State's March Madness Invitational

Plan Rubber wrote:Stats, for all games except the second place tiebreaker. Post, or E-mail us if you have any issues, if noone does we'll send them on to NAQT.
Just noting that you put the date in as March 24th, 2002.
by rxailagan
Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:29 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Online Skype Practice League - Round 2
Replies: 61
Views: 16146

Re: Online Skype Practice League - Round 2

Thanks for everything guys! I'm looking forward to the championship tournament in the spring!
by rxailagan
Thu Aug 18, 2011 12:04 am
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Online Skype Practice League - Round 2
Replies: 61
Views: 16146

Re: Online Skype Practice League - Round 2

How is this tournament set up? Is there teams or is it individual?
by rxailagan
Wed Dec 08, 2010 9:36 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan '10-'11
Replies: 69
Views: 17244

Re: Michigan '10-'11

Yeah, Novi didn't play that great on Saturday. I think for the most part, there's going to be a lot of competition for 2/3/4th in the state teams. Troy A, GPN, DCD, DCC B, Novi A... This should be a fun year. What good/amazing teams out of state are coming to UM Autumn? I know Culver is attending t...
by rxailagan
Sat Nov 13, 2010 10:00 pm
Forum: High school area archives
Topic: Michigan '10-'11
Replies: 69
Views: 17244

Re: Michigan '10-'11

Yeah, Grosse Pointe North won against Novi, 270-140 I believe.