Quiz Bowl Open Regular Season; Wins vs. Penn, Riley

David Nagy, Creative Director

November 6, 2023

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Tuesday, Oct. 24, the John Adams Quiz Bowl Team hosted Penn in the first matchup of the quiz bowl regular season. The competition was close, and as they entered the final toss-up question, the Eagles were trailing 255 to 290. Sophomore Jesse Rabbitt answered the question “in power” (early enough in the question) to earn Adams 15 points, and the team collaborated to correctly answer the three bonus questions, winning 300-290. The following week on Wednesday, Nov. 1, the team traveled to Riley to compete against the Wildcats. The Eagles managed to score over 400 points in both the JV and varsity rounds, securing another victory. Quiz bowl will be back in action at home next Wednesday, Nov. 8, against Mishawaka.

Though the regular season has only just begun, the Eagles have already brought home silverware this fall from Jan Rademacher Invitational at White Cloud High School. Three Adams teams competed, one of which won their bracket, while the other two earned positive records.

Adams, which boasts the largest quiz bowl team in the state of Indiana, won the conference and the conference tournament last year, en route to a competitive state campaign. Furthermore, the Eagles have sent students to both individual and team national competitions for the past two seasons.

For those interested in supporting John Adams Quiz Bowl, the team will be hosting its annual trivia night on Dec. 1 in the B gym. Tickets are $10, and all proceeds will go to covering team travel, tournament and practice expenses. Concessions will be available.

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David Nagy, Creative Director

David Nagy is a senior in his second year creating media for The Tower. David is the fourth of his siblings to attend John Adams High School, establishing his own identity and adding new dimensions to the Nagy legacy at the school. In his time at John Adams, David has kept busy with the International Baccalaureate program, captaining the Quiz Bowl team, National Honor Society, and student government. David is also involved in athletics: tennis, soccer, and lacrosse. David is a fan of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, the Buffalo Bills, and everything to do with soccer, and he enjoys keeping up with his favorite teams and players. In his free time he plays guitar, listens to music, and shoots the breeze with family and friends. David is described by his friends as witty, sIncere, and deferential. His goals in life are to make an honest living and leave those he meets with a smile on their face and good words on their lips. David’s accomplishments so far include becoming a state lacrosse champion, winning a city-wide art contest, and helping the Adams Quiz Bowl team reach new levels of success and competition. Additionally, he has been published in the South Bend Tribune and has had photography in the Notre Dame Magazine. David is eager to continue sharing his creativity and school spirit with his fellow Eagles through his position at The Tower.