HURON — The Huron Middle School took top honors for the first time at their third annual quiz bowl meet held on Monday night. The second place team was from Pierre, third place was Madison and fourth was another Huron team.
Teams included students in sixth, seventh and eighth grades from Huron, De Smet, James Valley, Madison, Pierre and Holy Trinity.
“It has doubled in size from last year when we had eight teams. This year we have 15 teams,” said Colleen Jensen. “I think this is because schools are realizing that academic competitions are important and high ability students need the challenge.”
It was held as a traditional style quiz bowl, each team had 15 seconds to answer questions before the opportunity was passed to their opponent.
“They are winners just to undertake the quiz bowl challenge but it’s always nice to bring home a trophy,” Jensen said.
“It is wonderful to see students work together in teams to come up with a unified answer,” said HMS teacher and reader judge, Tammy Barnes.

Students from alternate Huron teams were asked why they enjoy the quiz bowl.
“The learning opportunity,” said Mason Davis, “Being with friends,” added Sike Noke, while Mattlyn Fryberger said, “Socializing with people from other towns.”
Noah Beck said, “Exposure to new questions,” while Holden Hegg enjoyed “making memories and having fun.”

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Colleen Jensen from Huron Middle School speaks to middle school students from five schools prior to the third annual Quiz Bowl Monday.

Nexr, a team from Huron Middle School was the first place winner  in the event. From left, are Mason Davis, Sike Noke, Noah Beck, Colleen Jensen and Mattlyn Fryberger.

Next, a team of Huron Middle School students,, which took fourth place in the Quiz Bowl competition Monday, takes part in a round.

Next, Pierre Middle School team members concentrate during the Quiz Bowl.

And next, Colleen Jensen presents awards to team members from Huron Middle School who placed fourth.

Photos by Angelina Della Rocco/Plainsman