We faced Christian Brothers Academy today. Once again, we (JP Team 1) managed to garner a respectable score of 1170 to 840. Much like 2 years ago, CBA's advisor needed to try to exploit us on a technicality of our answers.
The question asked for a scientific novel by Robert Louis Stevenson, to which Alex replied "Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". Naturally, that advisor's panties got tied in a not and she insisted that the correct answer is "The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde". At the end of the game, Mrs. Vitvitsky merely explained our case to the higher-ups at the tournament. I'll bet that CBA's advisor just started arguing with the authorities as to why she is right and Mrs. Vitvitsky is wrong. Tonight, we will ultimately find out if we actually get those points that were up for grabs or not.
Anyway, I'm actually quite glad that we have an advisor as strong as Mrs. V. I'm almost tempted to think that any other advisor would've just consented to what CBA's advisor wanted. While Mrs. V. is tough, she is also fair in that she does believe in playing fairly and with dignity, and not trying to just screw the other team out of a few points. CBA's team members actually seemed to be pretty nice people too, but it was their advisor that was a problem. I almost feel sorry for those suckers having to deal with her every week. I'll bet she preeches, "Remember guys! This is not for CBA! This is not for you guys! Our participation in quiz games is for ME and for ME to demonstrate MY ego! And it is YOUR job to help ME screw the other teams for points so I look good!" at every one of their weekly practices.
Anyway, I'm nonetheless happy with the performance that we gave for this and only hope that we can continue it next week when we return for the NJ Challenge!
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