The Cordell Blue Devils Academic team travels to the state tournament Sunday.
SPENCER WILLIAMS
Team Captain
“I want to bring back the experience of going to state with all of my friends in our senior year, and I also want to be able to tell people that we made it far in the state competition.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Math, Science, General Knowledge, Being Late, Making the Right Decisions for Submissions and Lighting Round Topics
GAVIN JASMER
Starter
”We plan to outwork and outperform our opponents, so we can bring home bragging rights: but if things don’t work out like we planned, I’ll still be proud of the team, and happy to have had one last good run with all of the seniors.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: History, Geography, General Knowledge, Boosting Team Morale
FLORA WALTERS
“I want to bring home the memory of one last hoorah with my team, specifically the seniors. I’ve never been super focused on winning or losing but this year that changed. I really hope we take state. We have been working nonstop on getting the skills we need to succeed; and even though we are coming into the competition as the underdogs, I think we have the potential to put the smackdown on our opponents.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Pop Culture, Current Events, General Knowledge, Radio DJ
RACHEL RAY
Head coach
“It is my hope that this experience will gain Cordell recognition not only for our Academic Team, but for the sound curriculum and academic experience we provide our students. This is an accomplishment that every teacher in our school can “hang their hat on.” I am so excited that these students, especially the seniors, get to experience this.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Protesting Judge and Moderator Errors, Math, Keeping the Team Focused, Making Sure the Team is Well-Fed
ADAM LINDSEY
“I hope to gain experience to use next year, and increase our chances of making it to state again.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Finance, Economics, Time and Scorekeeping, Overseeing the Suburban’s Seating Arrangement
TUGGER SELMAN
Starter
“I want to have one last experience with my fellow academic team members.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Current Events, Politics, General Knowledge, Providing Comedic Relief
GABBY GIBLET
“More than anything, I just want to have fun with my fellow seniors. The memories we make will be unique to us and a win would make that even better.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Math, Arts, Science, Keeping the Team Out of Trouble
BODE GALLAGHER
Starter
“I definitely want to bring back some recognition for all of our hard work over the years, and also just have one last fun time with each other, since this will be the last time we will ever get to do something like this.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Sports, History, General Knowledge, Boosting Team Morale
SAMUEL THOMAS
“I’m happy to be able to bring home the experience of competing on a state level.”
AREAS OF EXPERTISE: Time and Scorekeeping, Paleontology, Providing Lighthearted Humor in Tense Moments