Academic WorldQuest (AWQ) is a team game challenging competitors’ knowledge of international issues in areas like geography, history, current events, culture and more. What began in 2005 with only three teams has grown to include more than 30 teams from around the state as students become more and more interested in global affairs. The 2009 competition, hosted by Mayor John Engen, included categories of water issues, population in developing countries, current events, alternative fuels, globalization, and more!   

Teams traveled to Missoula from around the state, including schools in Lincoln, Troy, Gardiner, Billings, Frenchtown, Butte, Helena, Arlee, and students from the Homeschool community to compete for the opportunity to represent Montana at the national competition in Washington, D.C.
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« Academic WorldQuest 2010 »
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Congratulations Hellgate H.S. Missoula, 1st place!

Billings Skyview 2nd place                           Hellgate H.S. 3rd place

Gardiner H.S. 4th place

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As usual, the local (state) winners of AWQ are flown to D.C. to take part in the national competition, and in keeping with Montana’s tradition in previous years,
Hellgate High placed in the top 10!!

See the World Affairs Councils of America to learn more about the national competition.
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And the 2009 winner is… »

The competition was very close all the way into the final rounds, but Billings Skyview was the one to earn the 1st place finish! Skyview was followed closely by two Hellgate High School teams in 2nd and 3rd places.   

1st Place Winners – Billings Skyview!

2nd & 3rd Place Winners – Hellgate High School teams!
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Trip to Washington, D.C. »

In early April, 2009, the Council sent the winning Billings team of students and their advisor to Washington, D.C., where they competed against teams from across the nation. They also toured the Capitol and had a special meeting with Senator John Tester!   

Our Montana team placed 4th in the nation!   

Click on the pictures below to see a larger version (click on your browser’s Back arrow to return): 

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Our 2009 Sponsors »

This event would not be possible without the generous support of our 2009 sponsors:    

• The Dennis and Phyllis Washington Foundation
• S.G. Long and Company
• Max and Betty Swanson Foundation
• Dick Gagliardi Insurance
• The University of Montana
• Dr. Michael & M.J. Schutte

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AWQ in the past »

The Academic WorldQuest 2007 winning team from
Hellgate High School placed 2nd in the nation, competing
among 44 WorldQuest teams from around the country!   

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Is Your School Interested? »

We would be delighted to help your school establish an Academic WorldQuest team!   

Please contact Aubrie Lyons at: wacworldquest@gmail.com.   

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