Eleven teens answered the call to represent their community as part of the Okotoks Public Library’s team in the first round of Teen Jeopardy, bringing the first of hopefully many victories.
The team took on the first round of Teen Jeopardy against the Irricana Library’s team via video-conference on Tuesday afternoon, July 16, at the Okotoks Public Library.
“The majority of the team was from the Foothills School Division Summer School, and their principal, Stacey Burrows, she came out with them,” said Michelle Campos, teen services co-ordinator for the Okotoks library. “They were very excited and they did really well.”
Questions ranged from sports to popular entertainment—such as Harry Potter, Disney movies, and popular music—and wrapped up in half the allotted time thanks to the enthusiasm of the participants.
“It went way quicker than I thought it would,” said Jeff Blumer, juvenile services co-ordinator at the library. “They were just shouting out the answers.”
The team went double or nothing in Final Jeopardy, answering Canada’s capitals, or a win with 15,600 points. The win brings the library one step closer to the ultimate goal of a collection of board games—and bragging rights, of course.
“There are some next rounds, (Marigold) is going to contact us to schedule them, but we’re moving on to the next round,” said Campos. “They did really, really well, they were very enthusiastic. I’m pretty proud.”
Teen Jeopardy is a provincial competition organized by the Marigold Library System headquarters, located in Strathmore. While the competition isn't new, this is Okotoks Public Library's first foray into the field.
Registration will open again for the next round when it is announced, so any interested teens that didn’t make it to the first can still join. The teams can have up to 25 members.
Now an experienced Jeopardy organizer, Blumer will also be hosting a Jeopardy Trivia event for youths, ages 8-12, on Friday, July 26 from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m.
The interactive game will test their knowledge in movies, music, and sports, with the opportunity to win prizes—such as books, pencils, and some top-secret prizes in the works.
For those interested in joining the team for the next round, or to register for the youth Jeopardy Trivia on July 26, go to okotokslibrary.ca.
