Interestingly enough, I helped start the first ever quiz bowl team
at Athens State University last year. On the inaugural team, there
were 3 women and me. I was the only male on the team. This struck
me as odd, and I even noted that it was my tenth year to play quiz
bowl (including Jr. High , High School, and Juco) and it was the
first time EVER that I played with a female teammate...
In fact, my Jr. high coach (who was female) even told us that she
didn't like having girls on the team because they were too timid and
afraid to buzz in. (Please note that this is her opinion and not
mine ;-)
At any rate, his year we have 3 males and 3 females.
Just thought I'd join the conversation.
Lee Henry
Athens State Quiz Bowl