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[[Scott Petty]] joined the [[NAC Hall of Fame]] after this tournament. | [[Scott Petty]] joined the [[NAC Hall of Fame]] after this tournament. | ||
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| + | Incomplete list of schools known to be in the 125-team field | ||
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| + | Cuba (MO) | ||
| + | Downingtown (PA) | ||
| + | Governor's School (VA) | ||
| + | Houston Memorial (TX) | ||
| + | James Island (SC) | ||
| + | Manheim Township (PA) | ||
| + | St. Joseph (NJ) | ||
| + | West Chester East (PA) | ||
{{Browse box|Tournament = 1996 [[National Academic Championship]] | {{Browse box|Tournament = 1996 [[National Academic Championship]] | ||
Revision as of 23:12, 6 March 2012
| 1996 National Academic Championship | |
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| Edited by | Questions Unlimited |
| Champion | Houston Memorial |
| Runner-up | Maggie Walker |
| Third | Manheim Township |
| Fourth | Downingtown |
| High scorer | |
| Site | New Orleans & Marymount University in Arlington, VA |
| Field | |
| Stats | |
Houston Memorial took the title by beating defending champion Maggie Walker (then "Governor's School") in the finals 370-325. Governor's School defeated Manheim Township in the semifinals of the Marymount phase 425-405. Tournament was held in two phases, at New Orleans and at Marymount University in Arlington, VA. 125 total teams participated.
Beall offered the winning team their choice of a set of plane tickets, championship rings or $2,500 in scholarships.
Scott Petty joined the NAC Hall of Fame after this tournament.
Field
Incomplete list of schools known to be in the 125-team field
Cuba (MO) Downingtown (PA) Governor's School (VA) Houston Memorial (TX) James Island (SC) Manheim Township (PA) St. Joseph (NJ) West Chester East (PA)
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