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The Scholastic Games quiz show has completed its 35th season as a showcase of excellence in education in Lorain County, Ohio. Its unbroken history includes a modified “Zoom” season in 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic. In-person production resumed with our original format in 2022. Or programs are now available from Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Search “Scholastic Games” at your podcast provider.
This site is the home of information about this long established radio quiz program.
OUR HISTORY AND SPONSORSHIP: The Scholastic Games high school quiz was first broadcast in 1990. It is now a creation of Standout Production Group, a 501(c)(3) organization formed during the 2021-22 school year.
LINKS TO INFORMATION:
*Our program’s format with sample questions
*Our new home radio station for 2026 -WOBL
*PODCASTS: We are currently featuring weekly re-release of programs from the 2024 school year. One may simply search for “Scholastic Games” at your source, such as Apple Podcasts or Spotify. You must specifically search for “Scholastic Games” as there are zillions of podcasts!
*Check out our link to the Standout Scholar honor roll. These are the most honored students who were voted most valuable to their teams over the years.
*Our program includes a Tuition Credit Award Program in cooperation with area colleges and universities linked here. At least $1000 of tuition credit for the following year is offered by one of these institutions to each participating high school each year. The awards are designated in a random fashion and a student must be accepted for admission at the college or university for the award to be made.
*The quiz runs a bit less than an hour. Remaining time is devoted to an interview program that highlights education-related success stories, Dialogues on Education, hosted by veteran journalist Bob Tayek. Take this link to read about the Dialogues Series THE MOST RECENT OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE AS PODCASTS.
*OUR SPONSORS: Our charter corporate supporter is the Nordson Corporation and its foundation. Other major support comes from designated educational funds of the Community Foundation of Lorain County, and the Nord Family Foundation.
*Venue support as well as local radio sponsorship for over a decade has been generously provided by the Elyria Public Library System.
*The 2021 Championship-VIDEO ZOOM Version Click here to See. We were pleased that technology made it possible to continue our broadcasts during the year of the Covid pandemic.
*The Standout Production Group is led by a Board of Directors. We have also received support and help through the years from the Community West Foundation, the Stocker Foundation and the Martha Holden Jennings Foundation.
Thanks to all of the above for your support of the Scholastic Games of Lorain County.