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- Thu Jan 24, 2008 2:05 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: The ultra-big VHSL results thread
- Replies: 102
- Views: 28884
The ultra-big VHSL results thread
Does anyone have the results of the Capital, Dominion, and Central Districts? All I know is that Henrico won the Capital. Thank you for any info.
- Wed May 09, 2007 8:21 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Quiz Bowl vs. Quizbowl
- Replies: 20
- Views: 9037
Quiz Bowl vs. Quizbowl
I am a bit of a fence-rider. I usually use the one-word variant in discussions about quizbowl activity, but the two-word variant appears on my letter jacket.
- Sat Mar 24, 2007 10:59 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RESULTS: DAT 2007 (3/24/07) @ OLHS (Virginia Beach, VA)
- Replies: 57
- Views: 20427
RESULTS: DAT 2007 (3/24/07) @ OLHS (Virginia Beach, VA)
I don't post here much anymore, but I must say that I was impressed by all the teams I saw in competition today. I also think that the tournament was run quite well.
- Fri Feb 09, 2007 5:22 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Looking for "Battle of the Brains" on tape...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1991
Looking for "Battle of the Brains" on tape...
This one please. I now have a copy.
- Wed Jan 31, 2007 10:29 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Looking for "Battle of the Brains" on tape...
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1991
Looking for "Battle of the Brains" on tape...
First-round games are not rerun over the summer, however, the tape librarian will sell me one on DVD. I have someone picking it up on Friday.
- Mon Jan 29, 2007 8:31 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Looking for "Battle of the Brains" on tape...
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1535
Looking for "Battle of the Brains" on tape...
I drafted someone to tape the 1/20/2007 episode of "Battle of the Brains" on WTVR (featuring Douglas Freeman and Spotsylvania), but he only recorded the final six minutes of the program. If, by any chance, someone on the boards has a copy of the episode on tape, and is willing to have a co...
- Tue Jan 23, 2007 11:21 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RESULTS: Col. Ebirt Mem. Tourney (3/3/07) @ William & Ma
- Replies: 53
- Views: 20016
Colonel Ebirt Mem. Tournament (3/3/07) @ William & Mary
Will there be advertising at various Regional tournaments, as well as State?
- Mon Jan 22, 2007 5:40 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: RESULTS: VHSL Regional/District Tournaments (Jan-Feb 2007)
- Replies: 65
- Views: 24117
If anyone cares (VHSL results) ...
Any word on the Dominion District as of yet? I know Clover Hill is almost always there, but I haven't seen anything.
- Sat Nov 11, 2006 11:55 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Embarrassing Answers/powers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7642
Embarassing Answers/Powers
I think I brought this up in an earlier thread, but it bears repeating, as it was embarassing.
"This actress turned singer was born on September 28, 1987..."
BUZZ
"Hilary Duff?"
True Story from Spring GSAC in '04.
"This actress turned singer was born on September 28, 1987..."
BUZZ
"Hilary Duff?"
True Story from Spring GSAC in '04.
- Wed Aug 30, 2006 7:46 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Worst Powers/Early Buzzes
- Replies: 47
- Views: 23919
Worst Powers/Early Buzzes
My all-time biggest power shame came at Gov in Spring '04, which was a tournament that didn't use powers, but it was an early buzz nonetheless. Moderator: This actress turned singer was born on September 21, 1987... [BUZZ] Me: Hilary Duff My teammates, as well as the opposition, gave me some weird l...
- Sun Jul 23, 2006 11:30 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Best individual performance you've seen?
- Replies: 15
- Views: 7454
Best individual performance you've seen?
My Top 5 (that I saw, but were not performed by me) 5. Any game against TJ A 4. C'Ville's Alex-Chase Levenson in the '04 BoB All-Stars 3. Most any Wren Elhai performance 2. John Zhang, a former Teen Jeopardy champ, at Cavalier Open 1. One word: Kunle The Top 5 of Dave 5. 8 consecutive toss-ups again...
- Sun Jul 16, 2006 4:26 pm
- Forum: Best of the Best
- Topic: July 15 to 24: Recruiting team members
- Replies: 45
- Views: 44242
OPEN until July 24: Recruiting team members
6. At Freeman, athletics was always (and still is) somewhat of an issue. Our TV captain my senior year was SCA president, as well as captain of the track and cross-country teams. Therefore, he was somewhat rarely seen at the quizbowl practices. Another of the 2005 grads and I were on the newspaper, ...
- Fri Jul 14, 2006 9:43 pm
- Forum: Best of the Best
- Topic: July 15 to 24: Recruiting team members
- Replies: 45
- Views: 44242
OPEN:: July 15-24: Recruiting team members
At my old HS, we had several practices that are still in use, which were implemented when the top eight players were about to graduate. 1. We recruited by having our two coaches ask other teachers to recommend potential players from various classes (both Honors and college prep), and these people we...
- Tue Jul 04, 2006 2:17 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: DC/Metro area 2006-07
- Replies: 111
- Views: 47166
DC/Metro area 2006-07
Does anyone have any outlook for Hampton Roads (Norfolk/VA Beach/Lower Peninsula), Richmond (aside from Gov), and elsewhere in Virginia (aside from the Metro DC area)?
- Tue May 09, 2006 11:33 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Summer schedule of events (note--do not archive before 8/1)
- Replies: 3
- Views: 2672
Summer schedule of events
If you are budget-minded, and therefore ACE is not in the cards, I would suggest to watch episodes of Jeopardy (even during summer reruns) and to keep reading books and looking at random information on websites. Also, try getting the team together over the summer to study various formats (e.g. NAQT,...
- Sun Apr 30, 2006 4:10 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2006-07 BoB Qualifying tests
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3467
2006-07 BoB Qualifying tests
When the tests were given yesterday, did anyone say when the air dates would be made available?
- Sun Apr 23, 2006 3:17 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: NAQT Virginia Championship -- 2006-04-22 @ UVa
- Replies: 39
- Views: 19272
NAQT Virginia Championship -- 2006-04-22 @ UVa
A tip of the cap can go to Freeman as well. This showing is the best they have ever done at NAQT State. As a grad, I am pleased with their run to eighth place.
- Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:47 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2006-07 BoB Qualifying tests
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3467
2006-07 BoB Qualifying tests
I was just looking around the web, and teams that want to take part in the Richmond/Central VA or Norfolk/Southeast VA "Battle of the Brains" have until Monday April 24 to register for a qualifying test. The tests will be given at the following locations (all on April 29 at 11 AM): Richmon...
- Sat Apr 15, 2006 12:34 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 06-07 VA/MD/DC area (maybe slightly beyond) date claimings
- Replies: 38
- Views: 18600
2006-2007 VA/MD/DC area date claimings
I heard that the VHSL Regional deadline is 2/10/07. Has the league set a District deadline? (Especially for districts without regular seasons, e.g. Central Region districts). Also, what dates are TJ and Gov planning their events? Do any schools outside of the norm (TJ, UVA, Spotswood, Gov) have any ...
- Tue Apr 04, 2006 10:55 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Personal Announcement
- Replies: 16
- Views: 6873
Personal Announcement
Dr. Chuck,
Congratulations on this accomplishment. Can it get any better for the people in Fairfax?
Congratulations on this accomplishment. Can it get any better for the people in Fairfax?
- Wed Jan 25, 2006 11:56 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9199
Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
I know that some private schools have their own leagues for competition, but others do not. Therefore, I only have seen schools such as Richmond Collegiate, St. Christopher's/St. Catherine's, and Trinity Episcopal, among others competing in Battle of the Brains (which is their main competition), as ...
- Mon Jan 23, 2006 4:54 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9199
Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
The Central District does a double-elim tournament, and I assume that the Capital and Dominion do a round-robin. If anyone from a Dominion or Capital school is here (or anyone else who may know otherwise), please correct me if I am wrong.
- Tue Dec 13, 2005 6:44 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9199
Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
I did not realize that the districts hold a series of one-day mini-meets. I saw individual schools on the schedule websites of several Valley District teams, and I thought that it was just those two schools. It was an honest mistake on my part. I am not sure, but I think that the other Central Regio...
- Mon Dec 12, 2005 3:50 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
- Replies: 15
- Views: 9199
Scholastic Bowl and the independent circuit in Virginia
I think that if the Central Region districts decided to do a regular season, there would be some travel-related bias toward the Colonial and Dominion Districts. Here are the district lineups for those outside the Richmond area Capital (Eastern Henrico and Hanover Counties): Atlee, Armstrong (in city...
- Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:24 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Governor's School Academic Competition (GSAC) XIII
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7054
Governor's School Academic Competition (GSAC) XIII
That is a change. I had not heard about that. Like I said, every year I played at Freeman, it was always that first Saturday, usually because most schools have exams the week before the 28th.
- Wed Dec 07, 2005 11:07 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Governor's School Academic Competition (GSAC) XIII
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7054
Governor's School Academic Competition (GSAC) XIII
I am guessing that January 7 is the day of VHSL Districts for the Central Region districts (which do not have regular seasons). During my three years as a player, the first Saturday after the end of winter break was always the day of the Colonial District competition, and I am guessing that this yea...
- Wed Dec 07, 2005 4:54 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: 2005-2006 "It's Academic"
- Replies: 55
- Views: 29931
2005-2006 "It's Academic"
I know that calling quizbowl by its local TV name is a norm. Here in Richmond, most schools refer to their club as "Battle of the Brains" or "Bob Squad" (direct reference to Gov). Usually, those teams only compete in the Richmond TV show (and perhaps VHSL). In the Tidewater Virgi...
- Wed Dec 07, 2005 1:13 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Governor's School Academic Competition (GSAC) XIII
- Replies: 14
- Views: 7054
Governor's School Academic Competition (GSAC) XIII
I have heard that it will snow in Richmond on Friday, which may cause school cancellation. What contingency plans have been made in the event of snow?
- Sat Nov 19, 2005 7:42 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Spotswood's 16th Annual ACT I Tournament
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3631
Spotswood's 16th Annual ACT I Tournament
Are the automatic bids to PACE NSC still in effect? I am simply curious.
- Tue Nov 08, 2005 1:43 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Best Powers
- Replies: 161
- Views: 76675
Best Powers
It was a question that mentioned Transcendentalism, and our guy buzzed in and guessed "Oversoul." He got it right, much to the shock of everyone in the room. He also guessed "Bool" correctly in a math history question.
- Wed Oct 26, 2005 7:36 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Lunch at Tournaments
- Replies: 19
- Views: 9931
Lunch at Tournaments
My old team (Freeman) usually does a picnic spread that has been very efficient on time (keeps the teams together and away from the quickly-expanding lines). The entire team buys a thing or two (or makes something), and we store it in the coach's coolers in the back of the van. We'd take it out afte...
- Tue Oct 25, 2005 11:59 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Bad Negs
- Replies: 826
- Views: 354018
Bad Negs
Cost my team some wins with these
Olympic commissioner for California governor (missed VHSL Regionals on that one)
Binomial nomenclature for Amphibian (missed out on TV scholarship money on that one- I will never forgive myself 'cause I desperately need scholarship money)
Olympic commissioner for California governor (missed VHSL Regionals on that one)
Binomial nomenclature for Amphibian (missed out on TV scholarship money on that one- I will never forgive myself 'cause I desperately need scholarship money)
- Thu Oct 20, 2005 6:05 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Univ of Virginia Cavalier Classic X - Saturday 10/29
- Replies: 25
- Views: 12028
Univ of Virginia Cavalier Classic X - Saturday 10/29
I know that Freeman is out as well, due to the Homecoming factor.
- Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:12 pm
- Forum: College area archives
- Topic: Scheduling and Sporting Events
- Replies: 18
- Views: 11586
Scheduling and Sporting Events
Once CNU gets its team going (hopefully this fall), we will try to have our events in the spring. The football team is one of the best in D-III, and the basketball team always contends for championships. The campus is also small, and there aren't many parking spaces, but there is space to have match...
- Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:05 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: HS Seniors Bound for College Thread
- Replies: 155
- Views: 83909
HS Seniors Bound for College Thread
I'm going to CNU (Chris Newport), where there is currently no team. However, I am working to remedy that. I've been talking to NAQT's executives, Shawn Pickrell (Mr. VHSL Quizbowl), and Roanoke College, as CNU would only be ready to take on other small schools right away.
- Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:02 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Middle Grades/Jr. High Quizbowl
- Replies: 43
- Views: 22876
Middle Grades/Jr. High Quizbowl
No one in Virginia does. However, I did see an SOL prep quizbowl for middle schools on Henrico County's educational access channel. It inspired me to talk to the producers of Battle of the Brains or to the middle schools in Hanover and Henrico Counties about starting official quizbowls. It would hel...
- Thu Jul 28, 2005 9:00 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Predictions for Next Year
- Replies: 66
- Views: 35236
Predictions for Next Year
In the Richmond area, Maggie Walker once again is the team to beat. However, Charlottesville should still be a force. St. Chris, Godwin and Freeman are still contenders. Freeman was badly hit by graduation, but has rebounded thanks to recruiting.
- Sat Jul 09, 2005 7:20 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10616
Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
The results and pairings for the 2005-2006 season of Battle of the Brains are ready and posted on http://www.battleofthebrains.net .
- Mon Jun 13, 2005 12:32 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: VA/MD/DC '05-'06 Date Claiming Thread
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10197
VA/MD/DC 05-06 Claiming Thread
In some locales, exams are beginning around January 21, so some districts will be having their tournaments earlier. Also, are some districts and regions switching to regular season as opposed to round-robin? Even though I no longer play at the high school level, I am still a curious consultant.
- Tue May 31, 2005 9:00 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10616
Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
I have no clue why they moved it. It made more sense to have it in September or early October, as it would be easier to sneak in ineligible seniors to take the test if it is held before graduation. Therefore, honesty of using underclassmen would be easier if the test were still held in September. Al...
- Fri May 27, 2005 11:45 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10616
Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
I am not affiliated with the company that produces the show. I am merely a former player who played on the show in three seasons.
- Fri May 27, 2005 9:48 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10616
Battle of the Brains Qualifier Tests
All coaches in Richmond and Norfolk areas, The TV "Battle of the Brains" is hosting its qualifier tests in the near future. The Richmond area test is June 4 at L.C. Bird High School in Chesterfield. I am not as sure about the Norfolk area test (seeing that I am in Richmond). The taping and...
- Sat May 21, 2005 4:10 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Moe's Southwest Grill Burrito Contest (May 21)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3042
Moe's Southwest Grill Burrito Contest (May 21)
St. Chris won in a nail-biter, 73 burritos to 70. Well, they had their football team's starting defensive line in against a bunch of quiz bowlers. They were not the Homewreckers, but were the size of an average egg roll. Their top eater packed away 12 in 5 minutes, and our best was 10. However, I wa...
- Wed May 18, 2005 12:21 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Moe's Southwest Grill Burrito Contest (May 21)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3042
Moe's Southwest Grill Burrito Contest (May 21)
I haven't the slightest idea. Also, the time for the contest is 11:00 AM. Since the HALO tournament is a dead deal, we will have a few more people eating for us.
- Wed May 18, 2005 10:32 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: Moe's Southwest Grill Burrito Contest (May 21)
- Replies: 4
- Views: 3042
Moe's Southwest Grill Burrito Contest (May 21)
If you are in the Richmond area, come out to Moe's Southwest Grill at the The Village Shopping Center on May 21, as the VHSL Central Region Champion Freeman Academic Team attempts to outeat students from nearby St. Christopher's in a battle of guts as opposed to wits.
- Tue May 10, 2005 9:48 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA): May 21
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6116
HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA): May 21
While I am ceding any authority I have with the team this June, the coaches at Freeman have expressed continuing interest in in hosting a tournament in the coming year. However, I may be a "long-distance consultant" for the team next year, and could be available to read questions.
- Mon May 02, 2005 11:37 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: VA/MD/DC '05-'06 Date Claiming Thread
- Replies: 18
- Views: 10197
VA/MD/DC '05-'06 Date Claiming Thread
Is Gov planning any tourneys next season? Also, "Battle of the Brains," the TV tournament conducted in Richmond and Tidewater Virginia, is hosting its qualifier test on June 4. Seniors on a team are not eligible to take the test. The Richmond-area test will be given at L.C. Bird in Chester...
- Thu Apr 28, 2005 9:24 am
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA): May 21
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6116
HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA): May 21
I recently emailed Matt with a list of about 25 coaches from all over Virginia (mostly within the competition range for WTVR's "Battle of the Brains"), and I also suggested that he email Charlottesville about the tournament. Of course, he is available at mattweiner@hsquizbowl.org. You coul...
- Wed Apr 27, 2005 3:35 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA): May 21
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6116
HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA)- May 21
Is anyone interested in coming to this tournament on May 21? Please contact Matt if you are interested in bringing a team. I know that some schools may have prom that evening, so please plan accordingly.
- Tue Apr 19, 2005 1:47 pm
- Forum: High school area archives
- Topic: HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA): May 21
- Replies: 11
- Views: 6116
HALO at Douglas Freeman (Richmond, VA): May 21
Our younger team made its debut at the NAQT State tournament recently, and they are ready to compete. Also, you are right, events such as proms and AP exams will be taking their toll on younger players, who will be more than likely consumed by such activities. I have also given advertisements to var...