Academics

In 2004, Colorado School for the Deaf came out of nowhere (they had never placed in the top 4 in previous National competitions) to win the National championship.

Number of Regional teams: 75

Number of National teams: 10

National Competition teams:

Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind (West)
Florida School for the Deaf (Southeast)
Illinois School for the Deaf (Midwest)
John Hersey High School (Midwest)
Jonesboro High School (Southeast)
Maryland School for the Deaf (Mid-Atlantic)
Monroe #1 BOCES (Northeast)
Northampton High School (Northeast)
University High School (West)
W.T. Woodson High School (Mid-Atlantic)

National Championship match:

Colorado SDB defeated John Hersey HS

Third Place match:

University HS defeated Monroe #1 BOCES

Sportsmanship Award:

Jonesboro High School (GA)

Most Outstanding Player:

Andrew Ek, Senior, Colorado SDB

Colorado SDB Championship Team Roster:

Andrew Ek
Anthony Thomas
Austin Balaich
Jessica Contreras

Colorado SDB

History of the National Academic Bowl for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing

The National Academic Bowl for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing was established in 1996 under the guidance of Astrid Amann Goodstein, who was then the Executive Director of Enrollment Services at Gallaudet. That year, only six schools participated in what was considered a competition...

Academic Bowl

Resource Type: History

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