Author: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Monday, February 06, 2012

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Primary 1st place: Meadowthorpe G

Both final rounds of the 2012 Principals’ Cup included a tiebreaker that added a measure of drama to an already exciting Saturday in the Academic Challenge series.

Meadowthorpe G won the primary title outright, while Tates Creek D edged Veterans Park C for runner-up honors after a five-question playoff. Maxwell H came in fourth. 

On the intermediate side, two teams from the same school needed two extra questions to determine the winner, with Rosa Parks A nipping Rosa Parks G for first place. Meadowthorpe G finished a close third after the day-long single-elimination tournament.  

Teams of students in grades 2-3 and grades 4-5 worked together to answer questions in all subject areas. Groups of teams squared off in classrooms throughout host Bryan Station High School, with each winner advancing to the next round. Ultimately, the last teams made it to the finals in the auditorium, where coaches and families gathered to support their students.

Primary finals (grades 2-3)

• 1^st place, with 15 of 20 possible points: Meadowthorpe G – Elizabeth Crawford, Juliann Hyatt, Dallas Rager and Skyler Towel.
• 2^nd place, with 15 points after a 13-13 tiebreaker: Tates Creek D – Breonna Hardwick, Shalavion Howard, Joey Ilagan, Chuck Logsdon and Shane Stover.
• 3^rd place, with 14 points after a 13-13 tiebreaker: Veterans Park C – Alex Bradbury, Rachel Chrisman, Jacob Cunnagin, Jed Hampton, Sofia Ricketts and Luke Straub.
• 4^th place, with 10 points: Maxwell H – James William Grant, Tameara Powell, Kaylyn Stacy, Henry Worth and Kyla Zurlage.

Intermediate finals (grades 4-5)

• 1^st place, with 17 points after a 16-16 tiebreaker: Rosa Parks A – Niam Abeysiriwardena, Humza Anwar, Michelle Choi, Megan Horn and Neal Rekhraj.
• 2^nd place, with 16 points: Rosa Parks G – Farhan Ashfaq, Will Hairston, Ela Saraff, Rachel Seevers and Shreya Tamilselvan.
• 3^rd place, with 15 points: Meadowthorpe G – Reka Gal, William Gregory and Samirah Wiggins.

Fayette County Public Schools hosts three Academic Challenge tournaments, culminating in a competition for college scholarships. This year’s Superintendent’s Cup is March 10.

Since 2004, One Community, One Voice initiatives have focused on getting parents more involved in their children’s education. The centerpiece has been the Academic Challenge, which aims to foster a culture that encourages all children to embrace education as a worthy endeavor, allows all students a chance to compete in rigorous academic contests, and prepares kids to compete for the “big prize” – a good life and a bright future.

All students are welcome to participate, and most schools field several teams. Contact a child’s teacher for details. On the district level, email Alice Nelson for more information.

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