Astronomy "Surprise" Quiz Bee

Our team had to compete today, February 17, 2008 at the Manila Science High School. Knowing that the quiz bee needed only two participants at that time, and being busy with the Solar Boat Race, I decided to be the alternate of the team--aside from the fact that I didn't have ample review.

Just then by this morning, when we arrived at the venue, we were told that they needed four participants. Uh oh... that means, I am included.. I was really surprised when my coach told me that I "have" to compete also. At that time, I almost panicked trying to memorize different terms/number/dates/space probes/etc.. I so damn hard... I think I only had thirty minutes to review.

The quiz bee was comprised of two parts, Individual elimination round (written exam), and the team finals (oral)... Several schools attended. That means less chance for someone who was not able to review... because of luck, I was happy that the questions in the test were all about stars and celestial bodies--my favorite topics in astronomy. Yay..!

And so, after the elimination round, we had to wait for the results... when the results was showed, Manila Science High School ranked first... while PCSHS was second.

The finals came, we almost got perfect scores in the easy and average rounds.. unfortunately, the difficult round was really hard, at it was worth a lot of points. [easy=1pt. ave=5pts. diff=10pts.] Because of this, some schools who were able to answer some questions were able to cope up...

...and thus..



we ended up at Third place.


But,

looking at the bright side, one of our teammates was not able to review (haha...whoever that is), yet we still managed to have a place...

*****
Photos: (more shall be placed here. after i get the pictures from ms. aiza)

Team plaque and individual medal

Treat of Mr. Dumapias -- Jollibee