Attention Whiz Quiz Canada Fans! Volunteers Needed: Retired teachers residing in Ontario are needed to serve as judges for Whiz Quiz Canada and the international match. Interested individuals are asked to assemble questions, serve in an advisory role and provide oversight during matches. Please contact WPBS at (315) 782-3142, Ext 315 for details. Thank you ! |
About
Whiz Quiz with Glenn Gough 32nd season begins October 17, 2011. Glenn has been asking students tough questions for 31 years on WPBS-DT, making Whiz Quiz is the longest running local production in the North Country. Whiz Quiz celebrates the academic excellence of our youth on both sides of the border.
Whiz Quiz matches square off to a US Championship. The 2010 Whiz Quiz US Champions are students from Potsdam Central!
WPBS-DT added Whiz Quiz Canada for international flavor and competition. The Canadian matches also compete for the title of Canadian Champion. The 2010 Canadian Whiz Quiz Champions are Lisgar Collegiate in Ottawa, Ontario Canada!
Just when students thought the pressure couldnﾒt get any worse, the U.S. Champions are pitted against the Canadian Champions for a one-hour international match. When Potsdam and Lisgar squared off this year, the students from Lisgar proved victorious and proudly carry the title of Whiz Quiz International Champs.
Join WPBS each fall from October through December, Monday through Thursday each week at 7:30 pm to celebrate the achievements of Whiz Quiz & Whiz Quiz Canada, the longest running local production in the North Country.
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-DT 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-DT'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-DT 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."
Whiz Quiz Sponsors
Whiz Quiz is made possible by Corporate Support from the following organizations:
Scholarships awarded on Whiz Quiz are provided in part by:
Potsdam Rotary and Watertown Rotary
Our Community's Response
"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 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 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
Current Winners
Congratulations to all of our 2010-2011 Whiz Quiz Winners.
WPBS-DT Whiz Quiz 2010-2011
First Place
Potsdam High School
Team Members:
- Sebastian G.
- Hannah G.
- Steven H.
- Brady T.
WPBS-DT Whiz Quiz 2010-2011
Second Place
Carthage High School
Team Members:
- Colton D.
- Aaron O.
- Derek S.
- Paul Z.
WPBS-DT WHIZ QUIZ CANADA 2010-2011
FIRST PLACE
LISGAR COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Team Members:
- Patrick L.
- Stuart M.
- Joe S.
- Will S .
WPBS-DT WHIZ QUIZ CANADA 2010-2011
SECOND PLACE
BAYRIDGE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Team Members:
- Melissa B.
- Peter M.
- Jacob M.
- Becky R.
International Match Winner:
INTERNATIONAL WHIZ QUIZ CUP 2010-2011
LISGAR COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
Whiz Quiz matches square off to a US Championship. The 2010 Whiz Quiz US Champions are students from Potsdam Central!
WPBS-DT added Whiz Quiz Canada for international flavor and competition. The Canadian matches also compete for the title of Canadian Champion. The 2010 Canadian Whiz Quiz Champions are Lisgar Collegiate in Ottawa, Ontario Canada!
Just when students thought the pressure couldnﾒt get any worse, the U.S. Champions are pitted against the Canadian Champions for a one-hour international match. When Potsdam and Lisgar squared off this year, the students from Lisgar proved victorious and proudly carry the title of Whiz Quiz International Champs.
Video
WPBS-DT: WhizQuiz, Round 1
WPBS-DT: WhizQuiz, Round 2
WPBS-DT: WhizQuiz, Round 3
WPBS-DT: WhizQuiz, Round 4
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