North Quincy Gets The Gold In GBH's 'High School Quiz Show'

QUINCY, MA — After nearly 10 years, North Quincy High School on Saturday reclaimed their State Champion title in Boston public media producer GBH's High School Quiz Show.

Hosted by Billy Costa, the televised academic tournament pits four-person teams of Massachusetts high schoolers against each other in fast-paced quizzes on various subjects, like literature, current events and math.

Throughout the season, public figures including actress Kristen Bell and MA Senators Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey popped in to pose special celebrity questions to the teams.

To qualify for each season, teams participate in a Super Sunday qualifying event every fall. Out of the 70 schools that competed last year, only 17 were picked for the show's 13th season.

This wasn't North Quincy's first rodeo. This year marked the school's sixth appearance on the show and their second win — they snagged their first State Champion title in season four.

The North Quincy High School team comprised teammates John Thomas, Kaitlyn, Dominique and Peter, and was coached by Danielle Fernandez, Mera Kriz and Peggy Farren. The team alternates were Nicholas and Sophie.

Andover High School, the Season 9 champs, fought valiantly in Saturday's season finale, but ultimately couldn't beat the North Quincy team, who won with a final score of 1120 to 980.

North Quincy's spoils included a $1,000 check, gold medals for each student and coach and a banner to put up at their school.

“Congratulations to the North Quincy team on their hard-earned victory on High School Quiz Show,” Jon Abbott, president and CEO of GBH, said. "These students are the stars of the show, demonstrating week after week an astounding depth and breadth of knowledge.”