A Spirited York Prep Celebrates Superbowl XVIII!

by Eric Tull

In February of each year, the York Prep Pantherdome hosts the Annual York Prep Social Studies Superbowl. This year, the eighteenth celebration of that tradition took place during Spirit Week, the run-up to Mid-Winter Break.  The four high school classes went head to head (so to speak), answering questions about history, geography, government, and current events. The questions, in three different categories of difficulty with point values to match, were written by retired York History teacher Mr. Michael Roper. Categories of questions included “Historic Words”, “Firsts”, and “Planes, Trains, and Ships”.
Each year, winners are presented with bestselling books on a variety of history related topics.  The game’s host is ably assisted by History Department Chair Ms. Christina Cox and the History team, while the officiating is covered by our rough and ready Physical Education coaches.  
 
This year the Senior class were the pronounced champions, but the Social Studies Superbowl has also been won by Junior, Sophomore, and even Freshmen classes.  Victory depends on knowledge, teamwork, and, yes, spirit!  
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