Rogers Middle School “Jeopardy” Tournament
Supporting the academic competition that celebrates knowledge and learning
January 31, 2019
CLUE: A fast-paced, 3-day academic competition. ANSWER: What is Rogers Middle School’s “Jeopardy!” Tournament?
Rogers Middle School students (Mustangs) took a 40-question, fill-the-blanks qualifying test (the JQ). The top 18 scores in each grade (6th through 8th) then moved on to 3-days of preliminaries and semi-finals before the final nine reached the Championships. The curtain opened on Championship Day with the familiar Jeopardy theme playing. The three finalists (6th Grade Champ - Walter McFarland, 7th Grade Champ - Luke Cassiano, and 8th Grade Champ – Lily Graff) appeared on stage behind their podiums, poised to play--and win.
Michael Kollin presented Rogers Middle School with an over-sized ceremonial check—a donation of $3,000—to help support the event. Michael said, “This is such a great program for the kids to take part in so we’re glad to be able to help make the tournament possible.”
It was an exciting and fast-paced game with the crowd cheering on the three finalists along the way. Modeled after the long-running game show, Jeopardy Tournaments not only excite the students but celebrate knowledge and learning—in a fun way. The tournaments began more than 18 years ago at Cubberley K-8 School in Long Beach, and have since expanded to nine other schools.
The event couldn't have been possible without the expertise and sharp wit of Jim Birge, host and tournament organizer approved by Jeopardy (in 2009) to put on the ‘Jeopardy-format’ events at various schools. Other contributors deserving thanks: Jeff Wood, Principal; Pam Nolte, PTA President; Scott Shelton; and Mary Nowak.
Rogers Middle School students (Mustangs) took a 40-question, fill-the-blanks qualifying test (the JQ). The top 18 scores in each grade (6th through 8th) then moved on to 3-days of preliminaries and semi-finals before the final nine reached the Championships. The curtain opened on Championship Day with the familiar Jeopardy theme playing. The three finalists (6th Grade Champ - Walter McFarland, 7th Grade Champ - Luke Cassiano, and 8th Grade Champ – Lily Graff) appeared on stage behind their podiums, poised to play--and win.
Michael Kollin presented Rogers Middle School with an over-sized ceremonial check—a donation of $3,000—to help support the event. Michael said, “This is such a great program for the kids to take part in so we’re glad to be able to help make the tournament possible.”
It was an exciting and fast-paced game with the crowd cheering on the three finalists along the way. Modeled after the long-running game show, Jeopardy Tournaments not only excite the students but celebrate knowledge and learning—in a fun way. The tournaments began more than 18 years ago at Cubberley K-8 School in Long Beach, and have since expanded to nine other schools.
The event couldn't have been possible without the expertise and sharp wit of Jim Birge, host and tournament organizer approved by Jeopardy (in 2009) to put on the ‘Jeopardy-format’ events at various schools. Other contributors deserving thanks: Jeff Wood, Principal; Pam Nolte, PTA President; Scott Shelton; and Mary Nowak.
Rogers Middle School “Jeopardy” Tournament
Supporting the academic competition that celebrates knowledge and learning
January 31, 2019
CLUE: A fast-paced, 3-day academic competition. ANSWER: What is Rogers Middle School’s “Jeopardy!” Tournament?
Rogers Middle School students (Mustangs) took a 40-question, fill-the-blanks qualifying test (the JQ). The top 18 scores in each grade (6th through 8th) then moved on to 3-days of preliminaries and semi-finals before the final nine reached the Championships. The curtain opened on Championship Day with the familiar Jeopardy theme playing. The three finalists (6th Grade Champ - Walter McFarland, 7th Grade Champ - Luke Cassiano, and 8th Grade Champ – Lily Graff) appeared on stage behind their podiums, poised to play--and win.
Michael Kollin presented Rogers Middle School with an over-sized ceremonial check—a donation of $3,000—to help support the event. Michael said, “This is such a great program for the kids to take part in so we’re glad to be able to help make the tournament possible.”
It was an exciting and fast-paced game with the crowd cheering on the three finalists along the way. Modeled after the long-running game show, Jeopardy Tournaments not only excite the students but celebrate knowledge and learning—in a fun way. The tournaments began more than 18 years ago at Cubberley K-8 School in Long Beach, and have since expanded to nine other schools.
The event couldn't have been possible without the expertise and sharp wit of Jim Birge, host and tournament organizer approved by Jeopardy (in 2009) to put on the ‘Jeopardy-format’ events at various schools. Other contributors deserving thanks: Jeff Wood, Principal; Pam Nolte, PTA President; Scott Shelton; and Mary Nowak.
Rogers Middle School students (Mustangs) took a 40-question, fill-the-blanks qualifying test (the JQ). The top 18 scores in each grade (6th through 8th) then moved on to 3-days of preliminaries and semi-finals before the final nine reached the Championships. The curtain opened on Championship Day with the familiar Jeopardy theme playing. The three finalists (6th Grade Champ - Walter McFarland, 7th Grade Champ - Luke Cassiano, and 8th Grade Champ – Lily Graff) appeared on stage behind their podiums, poised to play--and win.
Michael Kollin presented Rogers Middle School with an over-sized ceremonial check—a donation of $3,000—to help support the event. Michael said, “This is such a great program for the kids to take part in so we’re glad to be able to help make the tournament possible.”
It was an exciting and fast-paced game with the crowd cheering on the three finalists along the way. Modeled after the long-running game show, Jeopardy Tournaments not only excite the students but celebrate knowledge and learning—in a fun way. The tournaments began more than 18 years ago at Cubberley K-8 School in Long Beach, and have since expanded to nine other schools.
The event couldn't have been possible without the expertise and sharp wit of Jim Birge, host and tournament organizer approved by Jeopardy (in 2009) to put on the ‘Jeopardy-format’ events at various schools. Other contributors deserving thanks: Jeff Wood, Principal; Pam Nolte, PTA President; Scott Shelton; and Mary Nowak.