>> Join us tonight as Southwick Regional High School goes up against East Longmeadow High School, the historic 65th season of Western New England's award winning high school quiz show continues tonight as schools match wits.

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>> Good evening and welcome to as schools match wits coming to you from the campus of Westfield State University.

I'm your host, Beth Ward, once again.

High schools from throughout our region are going head to head in qualifying matches to see who can score enough points to finish in the top eight and compete in this season's championship tournament.

In tonight's matchup, we have Southwick Regional High School going up against East Longmeadow High School.

Let's meet the team starting with East Longmeadow, coached by Bill Phelan.

>> Hi, my name is Jacob Maurer.

I'm a junior at East Longmeadow High School.

>> Hi, I'm Katie Powell and I'm a junior from East Longmeadow High School.

>> Hi, my name is Quang Trung.

I'm from East Longmeadow and I'm a senior.

>> Hi, I'm Finn Jordan and I'm a junior at East Longmeadow High School.

>> And for Southwick Regional, coached by Janet Grunwald.

>> Hi, my name is Asher Rose and I'm a senior from Southlake Regional High.

>> My name is Connor.

>> Martin and I am currently a senior at Southwick Regional.

Hello, I'm Aiden Braithwaite and I'm a senior at Southwick Regional.

>> Hi, I'm Emma Palmer and I'm a senior at Southwick Regional.

I'd also like to take a moment to acknowledge our alternates, Brian Palmer and Riley Moore.

>> Let's take a look at our current top eight standings.

You can see that 265 is the score to beat.

To crack into that top eight, as we do each week, we will start off with the challenge round.

Both teams will have a chance to buzz in and answer questions for ten points each.

Good luck to both teams.

Here we go with the first question of the evening.

Cuttyhunk, plum and spectacle are all islands off of which US state.

That would be Massachusetts.

All right, let's try this one.

What name is given to the largest artery of the body.

>> Aorta?

>> Yes.

That's right.

Spell the US state.

Whose capital city is Frankfurt?

East Longmeadow.

>> K e n t u c k y.

>> That is correct.

During which 18th century conflict did the Battle of Brandywine take place?

East Longmeadow.

>> Civil war.

>> I'm sorry.

That is incorrect.

All right.

That gives Southwick Regional the opportunity to answer the question.

>> That's 1700s.

>> The American Revolutionary War is the right answer there.

Let's move on.

Published in 1932, this dystopian novel by Aldous Huxley examines East Longmeadow.

>> Brave New World.

>> Yes.

Didn't have to finish that one.

Nice job.

What word is used to describe a polygon with all equal side lengths?

Southwick.

>> An equilateral triangle?

>> Yes.

That's right.

Algiers is to Algeria as what city is to Belarus.

That would be Minsk.

Let's move on.

Name the track and field running competition, in which athletes jump over vertical barriers placed at specific intervals.

Southwick hurdles yes, hurdles is right.

A waning gibbous moon immediately precedes.

Which lunar phase is it?

New moon, last quarter moon or full moon?

East meadow.

>> New moon.

>> I'm sorry.

That is incorrect, Southwick.

That gives you the chance to answer.

Full moon last quarter moon is the right answer in the texting world.

NTP is an abbreviation for what?

Islam meadow.

>> No problem, no problem.

>> You got it.

If you owned a Cessna 162, would you use it to go fishing, flying or digging holes?

East Longmeadow.

>> Flying.

>> Flying.

It is an airplane.

Yes.

What is the resulting number?

When you multiply a number by its reciprocal East Longmeadow?

One one is correct.

Which of the following European countries does not border Belgium?

Is it Switzerland, Germany or the Netherlands?

East Longmeadow.

>> Switzerland.

>> Switzerland is correct.

Listen to this literary line.

It was a bright, cold day in April and the clocks were striking 13.

It's from the book 1984.

By what author?

East Longmeadow, George Orwell.

Yes, Orwell is right.

The 22 main levels in this rhythm based platformer game includes stereo madness, electro man adventures.

>> Geometry dash.

>> Yes, Southwick.

That is correct.

Listen to this sentence.

In checking my V.S., the nurse took my temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, and respiratory rate in that sentence.

What are the letters?

V.S.

an abbreviation for vital Signs.

Vital signs is right.

Italian physicist and mathematician Evangelista Torricelli is credited with inventing the barometer.

Was this invented in the 1600s?

East Longmeadow.

>> 1700s.

>> I'm sorry, that is incorrect.

Let me finish the question.

Was it invented in the 1600s, 1700s or 1800s.

All right.

Southwick, can you answer the question?

>> 1800s.

>> 1600s is actually the right answer.

1643.

Let's move on.

Name the capital city of the state of Iowa.

Islar meadow, Des Moines.

Repeat, please.

>> Des Moines.

>> Yes.

Des Moines is correct.

In a set of data arranged from least to greatest.

What is the value that separates the upper half from the lower half?

Meadow.

>> The median.

>> Listen to the sentence.

The CPR training is obligatory for all personnel.

Spell the word obligatory.

>> Southwick o b l I g a t o r y.

>> Yes, that's right.

Edgar Nixon and Martin Luther King Jr led a boycott on Montgomery, Alabama, city bus system as a political and social protest campaign against racial segregation of the public transit system.

Did this occur in 1950, 1955, or 1960?

East Longmeadow.

>> 1955.

>> Yes, 55 is correct.

Grab your pens for this one.

What is the next number in this numerical sequence?

205, 310, 415 blank.

East Longmeadow.

>> 520.

>> Yes, 520 is correct.

Observance of this national holiday in the United States originated in 1919 on the first anniversary.

East Longmeadow.

>> Daylight savings.

>> I'm sorry, that is incorrect.

Let me finish the question.

On the first anniversary of the armistice that ended World War One.

It was then known as Armistice Day.

What was the name changed to in 1954?

Right.

Southwick, can you answer?

>> Memorial day or Veterans Memorial Day?

>> It's actually Veteran's Day, and that marks the end of our challenge round.

Let's take a moment now to meet the team from East Longmeadow High School.

>> Hi, I'm Mackenzie from Westfield State University.

We asked the team from East Longmeadow High what something older generations might not realize about students today.

>> Um, even though we are on technology much more than any other generation, we still value hard work.

>> Uh, I think they don't realize how similar we are.

Like we live in different times, different lives, but I think we're all just people in the end.

>> Um, I think kids today in school were a lot more burnt out than previous generations, because there are a lot more pressures on us to get into more selective colleges, and we just have a lot of information constantly thrown at us through social media.

>> Well, you know, we come from generation, we come from different generations.

So our humor is a little bit different.

So they might not understand some of our jokes.

It's kind of up in the air whether they understand it.

So.

>> Let's move on to the first lightning round of the match.

Each team will have a chance to buzz in and answer questions for five points each.

Buzz in answer correctly, you win five points answer incorrectly.

However, your team loses five points.

Well, we hope that you'll respond well to this round.

Each answer is a word or name that contains the letters O, d somewhere in it, as in the word respond.

You have 90s starting right now, a name for one who wanders from place to place.

Southwick.

Vagabond is the right answer.

1/60 of a minute.

Southwick.

Millisecond second is the right answer.

Popular candy bar blank joy almond.

Almond is right.

A binding agreement or covenant?

East Longmeadow just under the buzzer.

>> Bond.

>> Bond is correct to give up the will, courage or spirit.

Despande is the right answer to depart in a sudden and secret manner and hide.

That would be abscond.

Not quite in time to make something more compact.

That would be condensed and often large, finely divided leaf.

That would be frond.

To think something through carefully.

Islam.

>> Ponder.

>> A person having light colored hair.

East Longmeadow.

Blonde.

Blonde is right.

Having a liking or affection for something is fond.

Fond.

Outside the understanding, limits or reach of.

>> Beyond.

>> An apartment unit that is owned by its tenant, East Longmeadow.

>> Condominium.

>> Yes.

That's correct.

Japanese automaker of Accords pilots and Cr-vs Honda is the right answer there.

However, that bell marks the end of our first lightning round.

Let's move on.

Now with the capitalization round, that's where teams get the chance to pick a category and a point value.

They'll need to answer a qualifying question first before they can continue on for points.

Now, if they fail to answer that qualifying question correctly, their opponents will have the opportunity to capitalize and get those points right.

Southwick, you are a bit behind at the moment.

That also means you are the very first to pick a category and a point value.

What's it going to be?

>> We will do arts and entertainment for 25.

>> Arts and entertainment for 25.

Here's a qualifying question.

Don't think too hard on this one.

The tagline from this 2019 movie reads, a teenage explorer leads her friends on an adventure to save her parents and solve the mystery behind The Lost City of Gold.

Name the movie.

>> The lost city of gold.

>> Scratching their heads at this one.

All right.

East Longmeadow, can you capitalize.

>> Dora and the Lost City of Gold?

>> Yes.

That's right.

All right, let's move on.

More movie taglines for ten points each.

First, what?

2025 film starring Scarlett Johansson and Jonathan Bailey, features the tagline A new era is born.

>> Jurassic World Dominion.

>> Correct answer is Jurassic World Rebirth.

Right.

Let's try this one.

That was close.

Starring Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling, this 2016 film features the tagline here's to the fools who dream.

Name the film.

>> La La Land.

>> And finally, going way back for five points.

What 1977 groundbreaking film first used the tagline a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away.

>> Star Wars A new Hope.

>> Yes, that is correct.

Very nice.

Okay.

East Longmeadow, please.

For the first time tonight, pick a category and a point value.

>> Math and science 30.

>> Math and science for 30.

Here's your qualifying question.

You have picked the Westfield State University entrance exam question.

Answer the qualifier in all the category questions correctly.

Your team wins an additional ten points.

Here we go with the question.

You may want to grab your pens for this one.

What is four to the negative two power 1/16.

Yes that's right.

Let's move on in this category.

More with negative power problems for ten points each.

First what is two to the negative third power.

>> One eighth.

>> One eighth.

Yes.

What is one third to the negative one?

Power three three is correct.

And finally what is 2/5 to the negative two power 25/4.

Yes that's right.

Very nice job.

You got all the answers correct.

That means your team wins an additional ten points for the Westfield State University entrance exam.

Question.

Job well done.

All right.

Let's continue now with Southwick.

Once again please pick a category and a point value.

>> Math and science for 25 please.

>> Math and science for 25.

Here's your qualifying question.

The Atlantic salmon is classified as an andromedus fish because it lives in the salt water of the Atlantic Ocean, but comes to the freshwater Connecticut River to spawn.

Spell the word anadromous.

>> A n a d r o m I s.

>> I'm sorry.

That is incorrect.

Ah, East Longmeadow, can you capitalize?

>> Uh, a n a d r o m e u s.

>> Both very close.

A n a d r o m o u s. All right, let's move on with East Longmeadow once again.

Your turn.

>> General knowledge for 30.

>> General knowledge for 30 to qualify.

A pomegranate is an ancient fruit bearing shrub known for its unique ruby red jewel like edible seeds with sweet, tart flavor.

A pomegranate is packed with antioxidants, fiber, vitamin C, and potassium.

Please spell the word pomegranate.

Another spelling.

>> P o.

>> M e.

>> G.

>> R a n a t e.

>> Yes, that's right.

Let's move on and see how well you can spell the names of other certain fruits for ten points each.

First known for being a good source of fiber, vitamin C and antioxidants, the raspberry is used in many sweet and savory dishes.

Spell the word raspberry.

>> R a s p b e r r y.

>> Yes, that's right, try this one.

A tropical stone fruit native to South Asia, a mango is known for its sweet, juicy taste.

Spelled the word mango.

>> M a n g o.

>> Yes, that's right.

And finally, a nutritious fruit rich in vitamins A and C, cantaloupe can be enjoyed on its own or used in a variety of dishes.

Spell the word cantaloupe.

>> C a n t e l o u p e.

>> Very close C a n t a l o u p e. Good job on the other ones, though.

Once again your turn.

>> Social studies for 30, please.

>> Social studies for 30.

We have a video qualifier, so please take a look at your screen.

>> Hi, I'm Tim from the Freedom Trail in Boston with your qualifying question.

A wooden effigy of the Massachusetts state fish currently hangs in the current House of Representatives at the state House in Boston on Beacon Street, but it was originally hung in the old State House from about 1747 to 1798.

This effigy is a reminder of the importance of the fishing industry played in the early welfare of the state, and as a way to symbolize that ordinary people make history to qualify.

What fish completes the effigy's name?

The sacred blank.

>> Cod.

>> Yes.

That's right.

Nice.

Let's move on.

Let's see what you know about other New England state Capitol buildings for ten points each.

Take a look at your screen first.

This state capitol building is located north of Capitol Avenue and south of Bushnell Park, near the river that bears the state's name.

Name the city and state where this state house resides.

>> Connecticut.

>> Please be more specific.

>> Hartford, Connecticut.

>> Yes.

Hartford, Connecticut is what we were asking for originally.

Parts of two other adjoining states.

This New England state was admitted to the Union on March 4th, 1791.

Its Capitol building resides near the Winooski River, named the city and state where the state House resides.

>> Oh.

>> Burlington, Vermont.

>> The correct answer is Montpelier, Vermont.

And finally, this New England state was the 13th to ratify the US Constitution.

Its seventh state house was built between 1895 and 1904 and sits between the Woonasquatucket and Moshassuck rivers, named the city and state where this state house resides.

>> Roanoke, Virginia.

>> Providence, Rhode Island is the right answer there.

All right.

East Longmeadow, your turn once again to pick a category and a point value.

>> Literature for 30.

>> Literature for 30.

Here's your qualifying question.

The Divine Comedy is a classic epic narrative poem divided into these three parts Inferno, Purgatorio and Paradiso.

In which year was the Divine Comedy completed?

Was it 1321, 1521 or 1721?

>> 1521.

>> I'm sorry, that is incorrect.

Southwick can you capitalize?

17 1721 correct answer is.

1321.

Let's move on with Southwick once again.

Your turn.

>> Social studies for 25, please.

>> Social studies for 25.

Here we go with your qualifying question.

Take a look at your screen.

Created by the subduction of the Pacific tectonic plate.

What.

Alaskan mountain is the tallest peak in North America.

>> I have no idea.

All right.

>> I'm sorry.

Time is up.

East Longmeadow, can you capitalize Denali?

Yes.

That's correct.

More about very elevated mountains.

These are for ten points each.

Take a look at your screen first.

The highest mountain in Africa is what?

Dormant volcano located in Tanzania.

>> Kilimanjaro?

>> Yes, Kilimanjaro is right.

Here's the next one.

Only 780ft shorter than Mount Everest.

What mountain located in Kashmir is the second highest peak in the world.

>> K2.

>> And finally, for five points, this mountain is the highest peak in New England at 6288ft and is part of the presidential range.

Name this mountain.

>> Mount Washington.

>> Yes, Mount Washington is right.

East Longmeadow once again.

Your turn.

>> Arts and.

Entertainment for 30.

>> Arts and entertainment for 30.

Here's your qualifying question.

Take a look at your screen name the fairy tale with the following plot line.

An arrogant young prince and his castle servant fall under the spell of a wicked enchantress, who turns him into a hideous creature until he learns to love and be loved in return.

>> Beauty and the beast.

>> Yes.

That's right.

Let's move on.

Beauty and the beast became a classic 1991 animated Disney movie.

Let's see what you know about it for ten points each.

Take a look at your screen first.

The only way the prince turned beast could break the spell was to fall in love and be loved.

By the time the last petal fell from what type of flower given to him by the enchantress?

>> The rose.

>> Rose is correct.

What was the name of the beauty in the movie?

Belle?

Belle is correct.

And finally, Belle is pursued by an arrogant hunter whose unrequited feelings for her drive him to attempt to murder the beast once he realizes she cares for him instead.

Name this villain.

>> Gaston.

>> Gaston is correct.

Nice job.

And that marks the end of our capitalization round.

Let's take a moment to meet the team now from Southwick Regional High School.

>> Hi, I'm Mackenzie from Westfield State University.

We asked the team from Southwick Regional.

What's something your school does really well?

>> My favorite thing about what our school does really well is that we have a phenomenal teachers, and we have a lot of support in our school community.

>> For how small our school is, I think we have a great access to resources, specifically our club departments at our school.

Shout out to Mock Trial and our drama club program.

>> Something I think our school does really well is having a daily program in which seniors get opportunities to do internships throughout the community.

>> One thing that I think our school does really well is our inclusion and accessibility to sports, and shout out to our cross country team.

>> On to the final lightning round of the match, each team will have a chance to buzz in and answer questions for five points each.

Buzz in and answer correctly.

You win five points.

Answer incorrectly.

You know what happens?

Your team loses five points.

Well, let's see how you fare in this round.

All of the answers are words that begin and end with the letter C. You have 90s.

Starting right now.

A popular model of Honda automobile is Cadillac.

Civic is the right answer, something marked by long duration or frequent recurrence.

Desamido cyclic chronic is the right answer.

Vast or relating to the universe as a whole.

>> Cosmic.

>> Cosmic.

Yes, that's right, a member of a Boston basketball team.

>> Celtic.

>> Yes.

That's correct.

Having an abnormal fear of enclosed spaces.

>> Claustrophobic.

>> Claustrophobic is correct.

A facility for the treatment of outpatients.

East Longmeadow.

>> Clinic.

>> Clinic is correct.

An adjective describing a complete lack of order.

Samdoe.

>> Chaotic.

>> Chaotic is right.

Each note of this musical scale is a half step apart.

E Samdoe.

>> Chromatic.

>> Chromatic is correct.

One who believes that people are motivated solely by self-interest is a cynic.

Cynic is correct.

Having a charm or allure that inspires fascination or devotion.

>> Samdoe charismatic.

>> Charismatic is correct.

The opposite of tragic is Samdoe comic.

Comic is right.

Of or relating to the heart.

Elan meadow.

>> Cardiac.

>> Cardiac is correct.

A material made of heated clay.

East Longmeadow.

>> Ceramic.

>> Ceramic is the right answer.

The alphabet used in Eastern European languages.

>> Cyrillic.

>> Cyrillic is correct.

Having an ambiguous or hidden meaning.

Ah answer is cryptic, however, that bell marks the end of our last lightning round.

It also marks the end of our match.

What a fun matchup we had tonight, I have to say.

East Longmeadow, you got on a roll and you just kept going.

So Southwick love the smiles throughout the whole match.

That's fantastic.

Congratulations however goes to East Longmeadow who now is in the first position on our leaderboard.

So great job to see this season's roster.

And for more information, be sure to log on to our web page at npr.org.

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I'm your host, Beth Ward.

Good night, and be sure to tune in again next time as schools match wits.

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The MTA 180 years of commitment to the public schools and colleges our communities deserve.

>> Techsol is so recognized that you want to continue to grow and transform and evolve into a better person.

Westfield State is a fit for me because it's a campus that's big enough to host a community in which I can get to know different kinds of people.

>> The impact I want to leave at Westfield State is to be a leader, to get involved.

Each person has their own excellence.

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