MESSAGES FROM THE MILL | Page 14

Words from Author Dear Readers, I am on the academic team, and it is a wonderful thing because it encourages me to try my best at everything. I am proud to be a member of the academic team. I would like to thank the academic team for putting me in a position where I am learning new things. These new skills will help me in the future. I would like to encourage everyone to try and learn new things. On the day of my first quick recall competition I was nervous. I thought I was going to not go into the competition but I did it was exiting and difficult to answer the questions that were given but I had a fun time. Sincerely, Thiago Quick Recall is a thrilling competition with questions that are thought provoking. In quick recall your coaches have to see what you know, so once you join the team the coaches will ask questions to determine the strengths and weaknesses of each team member. So in the future, if you want to be on the quick recall team look forward to learning new things like how to play the game and learning skills that will help your future self. Competitions Happening Quick Recall competitions are tough and thought provoking. Here are how they work. First, we have to know where the competition is. Then, we prepare for the competition by studying questions which is difficult. Last, when your at the competition you try your best and you work together with your team. Also, you encourage other team members to have a fun time. The Thinker Do you know how quick recall works? Well I do so let me tell you how it works. First, the coaches have to set the buzzer system for the students on the academic team. Second, the students work together to answer questions. There are two types of questions: there are toss up questions and bonus questions. The bonus questions are the questions that the team works on together, but on toss up questions they do not work together as a team. Conclusion In conclusion, the academic team is a amazing thing to experience. If you join the team, you will have a marvelous time learning new things that will help you in school and in your career in the future. So always encourage your own learning. By: Thiago Pires