C.A.C.T.I.

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C.A.C.T.I.

CROTON  ACADEMIC  CHALLENGE  TEAM  INTELLIGENTSIA

Founded in 2007, the Croton Academic Challenge Team (C.A.C.T.I.) is a school-year-long academic endeavor dedicated to promoting an interest in life-long learning within an engaging educational format.

Thanks to the hard work and dedication of current students and Mr. Bowden; 

C.A.C.T.I.. has experienced considerable success and notable acclaim 

- both for C.H.H.S. and the Croton-Harmon community. 

Recipients of generous 2008 PTSA, and  2009 and 2012 CHEF grants, 

we forge ahead in 2022 looking to build upon our impressive legacy.

PLEASE CONSIDER…

• Competed on television in “The Challenge” 2008, 2009, 2012

• Annual participant in W.A.C.K.O. And the Omar Q. Bekins tournament

sponsored by W.A.C.K.O. 2008 - present

• Invited to the National Academic Challenge Championships in Washington, D.C. 2008 - present!

• Brett H. Bowden, N.A.C. "Coach of the Year", 2011

• Hosted the “Golden Cactus” Academic Challenge, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018,

• Hosted the "Brain Bowl" tournament, 2013, 2014, 2015 (1st place each year)

• Participant in M.A.C.C. tournaments, 2013, 2014, 2015 (won "B" Division - twice), 2016 - present

MEMBERSHIP

C.A.C.T.I. is open to all CHHS students in good standing who possess the interest, intelligence, commitment and dedication necessary to build a world-class competitive academic challenge program at CHHS.

Please see Mr. Bowden for more information and an Official Application.

EXPECTATIONS

All team members are expected to work in a team dynamic and attend weekly meetings, bi-weekly practices, and scheduled academic challenge competitions. 

With diligence and hard work, successful team members will work their way up to the “B” and “A” teams.

FORMAT

The typical academic challenge competition format is based upon four quarters as per below:

First Quarter – Toss Up Questions

Second Quarter – Bonus Categories

Third Quarter – 60 second Categories

Fourth Quarter – Stump the Expert Toss Ups

COMPETITIONS

W.A.C.K.O. – the Westchester Academic Challenge Knowledge Organization hosts four 

competitions at Byram Hills High School (on weekends)

M.A.C.C. - the Metropolitan Academic Challenge Conference hosts four competitions 

- at Horace Greeley High School (on Saturdays)

National Academic Challenge Championship – We've been invited to this event EVERY year. 

RULES AND REGULATIONS

Members of  C.A.C.T.I. are expected to sign and abide by the attached “Rules and Regulations”.

HONORARIUMS

2023-2024 CACTI Award: