ABOUT THE SHOW

Now in its 28th season, Whiz Quiz is a proud tradition of academic competition and achievement for WPBS-TV and its broadcast community.  High school students in teams of four play match after match until it’s down to just one.  The program has been around so long that some of the teams’ “advisors” or coaches remember their days on a team.

Whiz Quiz Canada: Our Newest Tradition

As a “two-nation station,” WPBS-TV wanted to include its entire broadcast community, and, in the spring of 2001, began Whiz Quiz Canada – a competition among several schools in Kingston.  The show caps off its season with an International Match – a pairing of the first place winner from Whiz Quiz against the first place winner in Whiz Quiz Canada.

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OUR COMMUNITY’S RESPONSE TO THE SHOW

It provides an opportunity for media literacy…

“Whiz Quiz is an important program because it allows for the opportunity for high school students to participate in television.  This experience involves the entire community when people are able to watch their students compete.  Thank you!”
Tory Jones, teacher and advisor, Alexandria Central School

“Whiz Quiz provides an opportunity for students to demonstrate their knowledge, as well as see how the television industry works.”
Jessa Davis, student, Canton Central

It builds community…and friendship…

“It gives students a chance to test their cumulative knowledge.  It also provides an opportunity for students to bond with people they might not otherwise be friends with, and work together to show their teachers and community just how much they know.” Lauren Hill, Student, Canton Central

“Practicing helps me to bone up on my knowledge of history, literature, math, science, and pop culture.  When one knows these things, it is helpful in subjects and makes things interesting.  Whiz Quiz is challenging, but fun, because you get a chance to be on TV!”  Alexandra Jacobs, Student, Belleville Henderson 

It grooms tomorrow’s leaders…

“It provides recognition for a few of our most deserving students, who seldom receive acknowledgement.” Francis Sprow, Advisor, Colton-Pierrepont Central 

“Whiz Quiz brings people of diverse interest together and gives the casual viewer another glimpse of America’s future leaders and potential employees.”
Donald Smith, Teacher and Advisor, Indian River Central

“It helps our most dedicated students deal with pressure situations and develop the confidence and poise necessary to blossom into tomorrow’s leaders.”
John Dixon, High School Principal, Gouverneur Central School

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ABOUT THE HOST

As former sports director and announcer at WWNY-TV/AM and host of North Country Sportsman on WWNY-TV, Glenn Gough is a mainstay in North Country’s broadcasting community. He joined WPBS-TV in the fall of 1979 intending to work as a producer. Within months, he became Director of Programming, but still took advantage of opportunities to be involved in production. In 1980, WPBS-TV’s Educational Services department developed the idea for a high school quiz show and Whiz Quiz was born. Over the years, Glenn juggled hosting Whiz Quiz by partnering with colleague Eddie Carvin (WPBS-TV producer) to share the job.

As long-time host of Whiz Quiz, some say Glenn is Whiz Quiz. When asked about his many years with the show, Glenn says, “I enjoy it even at my ‘advanced’ age. Whiz Quiz is a great thing for the station. I was in sports programming and know that athletes tend to get all the attention. This is one show that truly salutes academic performers. Plus I get to meet so many great kids.”

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