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|currentcoach = *see [[St. Margaret's#Current roster|Roster]] below* | |currentcoach = *see [[St. Margaret's#Current roster|Roster]] below* | ||
|currentpres = [[Nate Kang]] | |currentpres = [[Nate Kang]] | ||
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|nats appearances = Nat'l History Bowl: 2019, 19th place | |nats appearances = Nat'l History Bowl: 2019, 19th place | ||
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| − | The '''St. Margaret's''' quizbowl and history bowl teams (also listed as "'''St. Margaret's Episcopal'''" in rankings & standings) have represented the '''Tartans''' of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Margaret's_Episcopal_School St. Margaret's Episcopal School] in San Juan Capistrano, CA since the beginning of the 2018-19 competition season. | + | The '''St. Margaret's''' quizbowl and history bowl teams (also listed as "'''St. Margaret's Episcopal'''" in rankings & standings) have represented the '''Tartans''' of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Margaret's_Episcopal_School St. Margaret's Episcopal School] in San Juan Capistrano, CA since the beginning of the 2018-19 competition season. The quizbowl program was established in 2018 by history specialist [[Nate Kang]]. |
| − | Though the schools themselves are not really rivals anywhere else, when it comes to quizbowl and history competitions, the Tartans maintain a friendly rivalry with [[Arcadia]]. In all, the two schools have met 9 times (including Arcadia's A, C, D, and E teams) over the course of 4 different competitions since the SMES program's inception, with St. Margaret's winning 6 of those games. | + | Though the schools themselves are not really rivals anywhere else, when it comes to quizbowl and history competitions, the Tartans maintain a ''friendly rivalry'' with [[Arcadia]]. In all, the two schools have met 9 times (including Arcadia's A, C, D, and E teams) over the course of 4 different competitions since the SMES program's inception, with St. Margaret's winning 6 of those games. |
==Accolades, Trophies, & Titles Won== | ==Accolades, Trophies, & Titles Won== | ||
| − | In February 2019, at [[Canyon Crest Academy]] in San Diego, St. Margaret's took home its first official hardware, winning its first-ever history bowl | + | In February 2019, at [[Canyon Crest Academy]] in San Diego, St. Margaret's took home its first official hardware, winning its first-ever history bowl regional championship in the JV division. SMES defeated [[Arcadia|Arcadia C]] by 70 in the final to hoist the trophy. (The round was moderated by tournament director [[Noah Prince]].) Freshman Nate Kang played ''solo'' in the bowl at this tournament and also won the regional championship in the bee on the same day. |
| − | On March 30, 2019, the Tartans won the [[ReKT]] II quizbowl tournament, hosted by [[Westview (CA)|Westview High]], in the JV division. Nate Kang [http://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/5601/stats/jv_combined/individuals/ led all players with 123.64 ppg] across all stages of the competition. They again defeated a team from Arcadia (this time, Arcadia D) in the final to win the title | + | On March 30, 2019, the Tartans won the [[ReKT]] II quizbowl tournament, hosted by [[Westview (CA)|Westview High]], in the JV division. Nate Kang [http://hsquizbowl.org/db/tournaments/5601/stats/jv_combined/individuals/ led all players with 123.64 ppg] across all stages of the competition. They ''again'' defeated a team from Arcadia (this time, Arcadia D) in the final to win the title. |
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| + | In April 2019, Kang ''soloed'' St. Margaret's junior varsity team to a 10-4 record placing 19th place nationwide at the 2019 National History Bowl national championships in Arlington, VA. | ||
==Current roster== | ==Current roster== | ||
'''J.V.''' | '''J.V.''' | ||
Revision as of 23:41, 6 May 2019
| St. Margaret's Tartans | |
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| Location: San Juan Capistrano, California | |
| Club Presidents | Nate Kang |
| Coaches | *see Roster below* |
| State Championships | 2019 (NHBB San Diego) |
| National Championships | none |
| National Appearances | Nat'l History Bowl: 2019, 19th place |
| Program Status | Active |
| School Size | 474 in Upper School (Grade 9-12) |
| NAQT Page | link |
The St. Margaret's quizbowl and history bowl teams (also listed as "St. Margaret's Episcopal" in rankings & standings) have represented the Tartans of St. Margaret's Episcopal School in San Juan Capistrano, CA since the beginning of the 2018-19 competition season. The quizbowl program was established in 2018 by history specialist Nate Kang.
Though the schools themselves are not really rivals anywhere else, when it comes to quizbowl and history competitions, the Tartans maintain a friendly rivalry with Arcadia. In all, the two schools have met 9 times (including Arcadia's A, C, D, and E teams) over the course of 4 different competitions since the SMES program's inception, with St. Margaret's winning 6 of those games.
Accolades, Trophies, & Titles Won
In February 2019, at Canyon Crest Academy in San Diego, St. Margaret's took home its first official hardware, winning its first-ever history bowl regional championship in the JV division. SMES defeated Arcadia C by 70 in the final to hoist the trophy. (The round was moderated by tournament director Noah Prince.) Freshman Nate Kang played solo in the bowl at this tournament and also won the regional championship in the bee on the same day.
On March 30, 2019, the Tartans won the ReKT II quizbowl tournament, hosted by Westview High, in the JV division. Nate Kang led all players with 123.64 ppg across all stages of the competition. They again defeated a team from Arcadia (this time, Arcadia D) in the final to win the title.
In April 2019, Kang soloed St. Margaret's junior varsity team to a 10-4 record placing 19th place nationwide at the 2019 National History Bowl national championships in Arlington, VA.
Current roster
J.V.
- Nate Kang (captain)
- Nirmay Nanjappa
- Hunter Smith
Varsity
- Lauren Spalding (captain)
- Ian Schulze
- Nihar Nanjappa
- Matthew Rosenthal
Coach: vacant [History bowl: Simon Fellowes (de facto); general quizbowl: Jeff Jablonski (de facto)]