Westborough students are real winners of eighth trivia bee

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By Ed Karvoski Jr., Contributing Writer

Sharing a laugh are “The Schooligans” teammates: (l to r) School Committee member Jody Hensley, District Director of Fine Arts Chris Martin and Assistant Superintendent Daniel Mayer.
Sharing a laugh are “The Schooligans” teammates: (l to r) School Committee member Jody Hensley, District Director of Fine Arts Chris Martin and Assistant Superintendent Daniel Mayer.

Westborough – This year, 36 teams of three players figuratively donned their thinking caps Nov. 2 at the DoubleTree by Hilton as they challenged themselves for the eighth annual Trivia Bee, the primary fundraiser of the Westborough Education Foundation (WEF). The real winners were Westborough students because WEF awarded $24,000 in grants in the 2015-2016 school year.

Judging the evening’s antics were Library Director Maureen Ambrosino, Police Chief Alan Gordon and former Superintendent Marianne O’Connor. Serving as master of ceremonies was Town Moderator John Arnold, who identified himself as a Westborough High School (WHS) class of 1975 alum.

WHS was well-represented with its Honor String Quartet and a cappella group Don’t Panic performing beforehand, and Redshift 4048 conducting robotics demonstrations during intermission.

Each receiving a trophy as trivia champs were Central One Federal Credit Union teammates Bekki Niemiec, Michelle Sheridan and Bryan Stockhaus. Awarded Best Costumes was the team of Beaumont at the Willows with Mary Coogan, Kay Devlin and Mary Tribe, also known as the “Smart Blondes.”

Deemed Most Spirited was the team sponsored by Westborough Youth Basketball with WHS freshmen Miles Henderson, Harrison Israel and Sabrina Sigel.

Matt Travis of Athletic Revolution led the kids’ trivia between rounds. Additional funds were raised with a silent auction and raffle, and the sale of pizza and desserts.

WEF provides funds for programs that aren’t covered by the school budget. For more information about WEF, visit westborougheducationfoundation.com.

Photos/Ed Karvoski Jr.

Central One Federal Credit Union teammates (l to r) Bekki Niemiec, Michelle Sheridan and Bryan Stockhaus each receive a trophy as trivia champs
Central One Federal Credit Union teammates (l to r) Bekki Niemiec, Michelle Sheridan and Bryan Stockhaus each receive a trophy as trivia champs
Collectively trying to figure the answer are Beaumont at the Willows teammates (l to r) Kay Devlin, Mary Coogan and Mary Tribe, who were named the Best Costumed.
Collectively trying to figure the answer are Beaumont at the Willows teammates (l to r) Kay Devlin, Mary Coogan and Mary Tribe, who were named the Best Costumed.
Displaying why they were chosen Most Spirited is the team consisting of Westborough High freshmen (l to r) Sabrina Sigel, Harrison Israel and Miles Henderson.
Displaying why they were chosen Most Spirited is the team consisting of Westborough High freshmen (l to r) Sabrina Sigel, Harrison Israel and Miles Henderson.
Calling themselves “The Ringers,” Westborough High School ski teammates (l to r) Ally Rota, Molly Reilly and Alexa Conlin play for the Westborough Athletic Boosters Association.
Calling themselves “The Ringers,” Westborough High School ski teammates (l to r) Ally Rota, Molly Reilly and Alexa Conlin play for the Westborough Athletic Boosters Association.
Attempting to answer correctly for Westborough Little League and Softball are (l to r) Laurie and Rob Nagi with Jon McGrath, whose team placed a close second.
Attempting to answer correctly for Westborough Little League and Softball are (l to r) Laurie and Rob Nagi with Jon McGrath, whose team placed a close second.

 

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