Jacob O'Rourke

Jacob O'Rourke
Noted subjects	History, Theater Lit
Current college	Truman State (2010-Present)
Stats	HDWhite • NAQT

Jacob O'Rourke is a quiz bowl player at Truman State University in Kirksville, MO. THrough recent exposure to the circuit, he has begun to staff many tournaments where the state's top high school teams are in attendance.

Playing History

High School

Only playing for his senior year of high school in the MSHSAA format, Jacob did not encounter good quiz bowl until his first practice at Truman State University.

College

Jacob's first tournament during the 2010-2011 season was the 2010 Early Autumn Collegiate Novice Tournament. After ACF Fall at Truman State, his next tournament was the 2011 NAQT SCT at Missouri State, where he placed 4th individually in D-II. Since playing harder tournaments such as ACF Regionals, he has realized how much work he still has to do, and has begun studying harder to improve. His last tournament was the 2011 MUT mirror at Rock bridge High School, where Truman A placed 4th.

Other Activities

Since discovering the high school circuit ongoing in Missouri due to Charlie Dees and Chris Zhang, he has begun staffing multiple tournaments accross the state, such as the 2011 NAQT Missouri Qualifier and the inaugural Ladue Invitational Spring Tournament (LIST). Also due to Charlie Dees is a rediscovered taste for classical music.

In addition to staffing tournaments, Jacob is also a member of the Order of the Arrow, the National Eagle Scout Association, and a member of Truman's theater community.