Quince Orchard High School's "It's Academic" team and supporters celebrate a victory on April 30.
On April 30, the Washington area “It’s Academic” semi-finals were held at NBC Channel 4 studios. The match-up was between Quince Orchard, Blair and BCC high schools. The QO panel, coached by teacher Joshua Schuman, was comprised of seniors Chris Manners, Sean Reidy and Greg Holland. Also in attendance were seniors Anna Seeman and Jordan Seres, who also competed on “It’s Academic” for the Cougars this year. Quince Orchard emerged as the winner in the final minute of play, and the team went on to the finals, on May 14, for the second straight year. In attendance to cheer on the team was QO Principal Carole Working, a pep band from the Marching Cougars, led by drum major Rachel Sze, and many family and friend supporters. The semi-final match will be aired on Channel 4 on May 28.
