Author: Danielle Griffin
Marple’s Cyclone Routs Competition; Nor’easter Forces Postponement
While arctic weather blew a tepid Hi-Q competition into the New Year, a Nor’easter forced cancelation of two competitions. Marple Newtown High School hosted the first meet of 2018, routing competitors Academy Park and Interboro with a commanding lead that built on opportunities to accumulate bonus points. Neither the Knights […]
Home Court Advantage for Garnet Valley HS
With home court advantage, Garnet Valley High School’s Hi-Q team dominated their first match of the 2017-2018 season. The Jaguars staved off rivals Strath Haven and Penncrest by commanding an early lead and retaining it. The task was no walk in the park, however, as all three teams were quick […]
Last Year’s Champs Battle Uphill to Retain Title
Last year’s Delco Hi-Q and National Champs, Haverford High, fought valiantly to fend off Radnor High, the 2016-17 first runner up, but the latter pulled ahead in the second half of Wednesday’s match. Haverford, which hosted Radnor and Springfield, started strong, scoring maximum points in seven of the first eight […]
Inerboro, Delco Christian, O’Hara, Emerge Victorious in Week #1 of 70th Season
The 2017-2018 season marks the 70th anniversary season of Delco Hi-Q, and this banner year got started with a couple of banner competitions in the first full week of December. Interboro High School logged the first win of the season, besting Upper Darby and host team The Christian Academy in […]
12 Students Face-Off Against Local Stars in Celebrity Hi-Q
High School Students Compete Against Local Celebrities in Academic Challenge Camaraderie and challenge are the most appealing aspects of team sports, especially when the playing field is an academic arena. As a senior member of Academy Park High School’s Delco Hi-Q team, Malcolm Bevans thrives in this arena. Competing alongside […]
Celebrity Hi-Q Kicks Off 70th Anniversary Season
To commemorate the 70th Anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, the nation’s oldest continuous academic quiz competition, FMFCU Partners in Education and Delaware County Intermediate Unit are kicking off the milestone season with Celebrity Hi-Q, a fun competition featuring local celebrities and a team of current Hi-Q All Stars. Neumann University is […]
Now Accepting 2018 Scholarship Applications
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 John D. Unangst Scholarships awarded by Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union (FMFCU). Eligible high school seniors can apply for one of eleven $1,500 awards at fmfcu.org/scholarship. John D. Unangst scholarships are awarded annually to high school seniors who plan to attend a […]
2017 Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor Inductee
The Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor Selection Committee has designated Michael R. Galantino the 2017 Hall of Honor Inductee. Clifton Heights born and raised, the Cardinal O’Hara grad lent his academic prowess to the Lions’ Hi-Q team from 1976 through 1978. Upon graduation, Michael earned a B.A. in Social Work […]
