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  1. Academic Challenge 2011-2012 Schedule

    Academic Challenge 2011-2012 Schedule

    Check out the schedule for the 2011-12 season of Academic Challenge on NewsChannel 5, which kicks off Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m.

    • Welcome

    What is Academic Challenge?

     

    Winner of 12 Emmy Awards, Academic Challenge is one of the longest running locally produced shows in television history. It's hosted by meteorologist Jason Nicholas. The mission of Academic Challenge, where students are the stars of each show, is to shine the spotlight on academic excellence and the importance of education in all of our communities.

     

    Each week, students representing schools from all around Northern Ohio use their brains to battle toward the season championship. Three teams compete for points by answering questions covering such topics as math, science, history and current events. At the end of each program, the points are totaled and at seasons' end, the three highest scoring teams return for the Championship match.

     

    Westfield Insurance has been the proud sponsor of Academic Challenge since 2003. Each season, Westfield Insurance awards over $20,000 in grant money to the top 10 scoring teams. This money must be specifically used by the winning schools for the benefit of, and to assist with, the educational needs of all students.

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      Meet Host Jason Nicholas

      Award-winning Meteorologist Jason Nicholas hosts Academic Challenge.

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        Academic Challenge History

        Check out the story behind Academic Challenge, which kicked off in 1964.

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          Academic Challenge Awards

          Academic Challenge has been honored with 12 regional Emmy Awards and 14 nominations.

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            How the Game is Played

            Learn about each of the five rounds of Academic Challenge.

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              Academic Challenge gets new set

              Saturday, December 3rd, NewsChannel 5’s long-running program Academic Challenge began its 44th season, but not without a few changes.

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                PHOTOS: Through the years

                Take a photo tour through the many decades, sets and hosts of Academic Challenge.

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                • Other Information

                AIRTIME:
                Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., WEWS NewsChannel 5

                 

                CONTACT INFORMATION:
                academicchallenge@newsnet5.com

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