The students could get questions about anything. They may get asked about a current event that happened as little as a week ago.

The academic bowl coaches do a great job preparing these kids. [The students] never disappoint me. It?s a great competition.

Our first priority was to get all of the students' equipment out of there, as much as we could, for two reasons: to salvage it; we couldn't just rip it down, it was all their equipment, and to see if we could save the structure.

We couldn't be prouder of our students. They did this all on their own.

I have about 80 percent compliance. For students who don't have a digital picture, I bring a digital camera to class and take their picture.

Students who do not use their textbooks, attend classes or complete assignments are only denying themselves the full benefit of the course.