As Schools Match Wits

As Schools Match Wits

GAME SHOW COMPETITION

Faculty Advisor(s): Carol Sacco

The purpose of our club is to prepare for a game show competition with other Western Massachusetts high schools both private and public. We have one group of four each year that competes and one alternate. Also, other students join us during the year to begin training for the next year. Our meetings take place after school primarily on Mondays and/or Thursdays, however, we meet other afternoons depending on the group of students we are working with and when they are available.

Our meetings include viewing past shows, reviewing strategies based on our strengths and weaknesses. We usually begin in October-November depending on the student's schedules. Our taping at Westfield State University is usually scheduled anytime between December and February. Through the year we are either working with this year's team and/or next year's team. Often the alternate(s) become part of the next team.

We use various strategies to prepare the team in six categories. The six categories covered are: Arts & Entertainment, Literature, Math & Science, General Knowledge, Social Studies, and World Events

Any student in 9-12 grade may participate in the actual event. We have sometimes had eighth graders as well. We usually have to do heavy recruiting because it is quite a commitment on the part of the students.

Membership is open to grades 9-12.