Midwest Region
February 21-24, 2008
Results and Awards| Champions | Indiana School for the Deaf |
| Second Place | John Hersey High School |
| Third Place | Minnesota North Star Academy |
| Fourth Place | Texas School for the Deaf |
| Sportsmanship (Buff) | Michigan School for the Deaf |
| Sportsmanship (Blue) | Minnesota State Academy |
| Outstanding Player (Buff) | Brienna Herold (Minn. North Star) |
| Outstanding Player (Blue) | Gabriel Paulone (ISD) |
Match Results
Team | Team Name | W | L |
Buff | |||
A | Hinsdale HS | 2 | 5 |
B | St. Rita School for the Deaf | 1 | 6 |
C | Kansas School for the Deaf | 4 | 3 |
D | Michigan School for the Deaf | 5 | 2 |
E | Illinois School for the Deaf | 1 | 6 |
F | Minnesota North Star | 6 | 1 |
G | John Hersey HS | 7 | 0 |
H | Upper Arlington HS | 2 | 5 |
Blue | |||
I | Indiana School for the Deaf | 5 | 1 |
J | Ohio School for the Deaf | 1 | 5 |
K | Texas School for the Deaf | 5 | 1 |
L | Francis Howell | -- | -- |
M | Highland Park | 3 | 3 |
N | Minnesota State Academy | 3 | 3 |
O | Arkansas School for the Deaf | 1 | 5 |
P | Oklahoma School for the Deaf | 3 | 3 |
2008 Midwest Regional Facts and Figures
Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School Students Vie for Title in National Academic Bowl
Midwest Regional competition is set for Feb. 21-24 in Indianapolis, hosted by the Indiana School for the Deaf
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Deaf and hard of hearing high school students from around the nation will face off in what can be considered a showcase of academic excellence. Which team will emerge as the best of the Midwest Region? Who will take home the coveted national Academic Bowl trophy?Deaf and hard of hearing high school students are preparing for this year's regional of the Gallaudet University Academic Bowl for Deaf and Hard of Hearing High School Students. The Midwest Regional will take place Feb. 21-24, hosted by Indiana School for the Deaf in Indianapolis. The National Academic Bowl is sponsored by Gallaudet University and its five regional centers around the country. This year’s national sponsor is Sorenson Communications.
The Midwest Regional promises to deliver excitement. Teams will compete for the top two spots, ensuring a trip to the National Academic Bowl competition in April 26-29 at Gallaudet University. Last year’s National Academic Bowl champion, John Hersey High School in Arlington Heights, Ill., is from the Midwest. Since its inception in 1997, the National Academic Bowl’s purpose has been to foster the pursuit of academic excellence, promote a spirit of academic competition and good sportsmanship, and encourage social opportunities for collegiality among students.
More information about the National Academic Bowl is available at http://academicbowl.gallaudet.edu.
About Gallaudet University
Gallaudet University is the world leader in liberal education and career development for deaf and hard-of-hearing undergraduate students. The University enjoys an international reputation for the outstanding graduate programs it provides deaf, hard-of-hearing, and hearing students, as well as for the quality of the research it conducts on the history, language, culture, and other topics related to deaf people. In addition, the University’s Laurent Clerc National Deaf Education Center serves deaf and hard-of-hearing children at its two demonstration schools and throughout the nation by developing, implementing, and disseminating innovative educational strategies. Gallaudet is located in Washington, DC.
Contact:
Kim Krebs, Director
Gallaudet University Regional Center
Johnson County Community College
12345 College Boulevard
Overland Park, KS 66210-1299
(913) 469-3872 (TTY/voice)
(913) 469-4416 (FAX)
E-mail: kkrebs1@jccc.edu
