John Augustyn

John Augustyn is a quiz bowl player currently playing at Notre Dame Catholic School in the great state of Illinois.

History

John Augustyn got his start in quiz bowl in the 5th grade, when he against all odds won the 2018 Chicago regional for the National History Bee. He became so involved and passionate about the academic sport that he continued to play in various quiz bowl tournaments both regionally and nationally after the National History Bee. John is most notable for often being a solo player for his current school of Notre Dame.

In September of 2019, John Augustyn also joined the quiz bowl team of Stanford Online High School, and he played in his first tournament with the school alongside famed player Arin Parsa in December of 2020.

Career Accomplishments

History Bee

3 time Chicagoland Regional Champion (2018-2020)

2020 National History Bee Regional Champion (2020) - Midwest/East Coast Division

2018 National History Bee Quarterfinalist

2019 National History Bee - 2nd Place

2020 National History Bee - 7th Place

History Bowl

2019 National History Bowl - 2nd Place

2020 National History Bowl - 6th Place

International Geography Bee

2018 International Geography Bee - 1st Place

2019 International Geography Bee - Finalist

2020 International Geography Bee - 3rd Place

Other Awards

National Historical Geography Exam - National Champion