TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF PRESS RELEASE
Contact: Gabriel Cardenas
512-462-5372
FOR RELEASE FEBRUARY 17, 2023
REGIONAL ACADEMIC BOWL COMPETITION AT
TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF
February 17 - 18, 2023
Austin, Texas – February 17, 2023 – Today kicks off the Academic Bowl Central Regional competition for high school students who are deaf and hard of hearing, hosted by Gallaudet University (GU) at Texas School for the Deaf (TSD), in Austin.
Twenty teams, from 14 states, compete over two days, aiming to qualify for the upcoming National Academic Bowl finals.
The competition involves quick recall by teams of four players, to answer general knowledge questions in the categories of: arts and entertainment, language and literature, mathematics, popular culture, science and technology, sports and leisure, current events, and potpourri.
Excited to host the upcoming competition at TSD, Superintendent, Claire Bugen, says, “the Academic Bowl brings together the brightest students from deaf schools and programs across the nation, and we eagerly welcome all the teams competing this weekend.
“While I will be cheering for TSD, I am very proud of all the students in the region selected to compete, and wish all the teams the best of luck!”
GU started the Academic Bowl in 1997 for students across the nation who are deaf or hard of hearing, to foster academic excellence, healthy competition, and sportsmanship among peers – all while making lifelong friends. The National Academic Bowl competition will be April 24, at GU in Washington, D.C.
What: Academic Bowl Central Regional competition for teams who are deaf and hard of hearing
When: Friday, February 17, 2023
Competitions 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. CST
Saturday, February 18, 2023
Competitions 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. CST
Semi-finals 6:00 p.m.
Finals 7:00 p.m.
Where: Texas School for the Deaf
1102 South Congress Avenue
Austin, Texas 78704
More: Follow GU’s Youth Programs on Facebook to watch the live stream of the championship match at 7:00 p.m. CST.
For complete details, visit the Gallaudet University 2023 Central Regional Academic Bowl.
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ABOUT THE TEXAS SCHOOL FOR THE DEAF (TSD)
The Texas School for the Deaf is the oldest continuously operating public school in Texas. Educating Texas students who are deaf and hard of hearing since 1856, the campus also provides outreach and educational resources for students, their families and professionals in the field throughout the state of Texas. With educational excellence and a strong belief in a culture and community at TSD, students form a unique identity based on their individual strengths and talents. TSD is an environment where students learn, grow, and belong. For more information about Texas School for the Deaf, visit: www.tsd.state.tx.us.