Tag: Tom McCarthy
Intelligent Branding- Showcasing Academic Talent
“Hi-Q is not only a competitive representation of our individual abilities, but it also represents our school.” The sentiment of Academy Park High School (Sharon Hill, Pa.) student Jordan McGowan, echoed by teammate Amel White, describes Delco Hi-Q, the nation’s oldest, continuous academic quiz competition in which 21 Delaware County, […]
Sentimental & Memorable Celebration
Special recognition of the 70th anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, a tribute to longtime retired Hi-Q Quizmaster Tom McCarthy, and the posthumous induction of FMFCU CEO John D. Unangst into the Delco Hi-Q Hall of Honor made the 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a sentimental and memorable occasion. Behind the scenes, […]
Special Features Make 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a Standout Year
Special recognition of the 70th anniversary of Delco Hi-Q, a tribute to longtime retired Hi-Q Quizmaster Tom McCarthy, and the posthumous induction of FMFCU CEO John D. Unangst into the Hi-Q Hall of Honor make the 2018 Partners in Education Celebration a standout event. This year’s celebration will take place […]
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 […]
2017 All-Delco Hi-Q Team
The All-Delco Hi-Q Team is comprised of one outstanding student from each participating school. Formal acknowledgment of the best-of-the-best began in 2005. Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union, Delaware County Intermediate Unit, and The Delaware County Daily Times sponsor this exclusive recognition at the annual Partners in Education Celebration. Be sure […]
Radnor, Garnet Valley Advance to Face Haverford in Championship
Delco Hi-Q enters the championship round of the 69th season following semifinal wins by second-seeded Radnor High and third-seeded Garnet Valley. Both teams hosted their respective competitions and were clear winners, although neither match was an easy runaway. Radnor and competitors Marple Newtown and Springfield started strong with correct answers […]
Six Hi-Q Teams Compete to Meet Haverford High at Championship
As the team scoring the most cumulative points in the 69th Season of Delco Hi-Q, Haverford High School earned a berth in the championship round with 180 total points. The Fords will face two of six teams vying for the coveted Donna Zerby Trophy in early March.
Radnor High Finishes Season with 173 Points
The 69th Season of Delco Hi-Q proved to be a banner year for Radnor Township. The Raiders tallied 173 cumulative points, making them fierce competitors for semi-final competition. Just which teams will make the finals will not be determined until six more teams compete in their final match-ups. On February […]
Upper Darby Hosts Closest Match of the Season
“Nail biter” is the best way to describe the Delco Hi-Q competition between Upper Darby, Interboro, and Academy of Notre Dame. Host team Upper Darby took an early lead but was unable to keep it and missed tying their competitors by two points. Interboro and Notre Dame volleyed for […]