MORRILTON PLACES SECOND IN 5A QUIZ BOWL FINALS
Morrilton High School finished as runners up in the 5A conference finals of the Arkansas Governor’s Academic Competition Quiz Bowl Saturday, April 19, against Little Rock Christian. The final score was 245 to 195. The team includes: Julia Lyon, Liz Caruth, Bailey Knapp, Allison McVey, Coach Linda Smith; Tyler Priest, Chase Stobaugh, Robbie Wilkerson, Eli Virden and Assistant Coach Cody Vest. The Arkansas Educational Television Network has hosted and aired the live competition since 1985. Students were challenged with difficult questions in literature, math, science, history, art, music and economics. This year, the top two teams from each of the seven conferences advanced to the State Conference Finals, resulting in seven champions. AETN provides lifelong learning opportunities, improves and enhances Arkansans’ lives and celebrates the unique culture of Arkansas through its programming and services. AETN’s digital and analog transmitters and numerous cable system connections give it statewide reach.
