New Buffalo middle schoolers show their smarts Save Email Print
Posted: 12:27 AM Mar 27, 2008
Last Updated: 12:56 AM Mar 27, 2008
Reporter: Marcie Kobriger
Email Address: marcie.kobriger@wndu.com

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It’s commonly thought that the older you get the wiser you get. Some folks in New Buffalo put that theory to the test Wednesday night, when they asked the question “Are you smarter than a middle schooler?”

A dozen or so adult members of the community competed against 30 middle school students in the subjects of math, science history and English.

When all the questions were answered, and the scores were tallied, the wisdom that comes with age didn't prevail over the brain buster prowess of New Buffalo’s middle schoolers.

The outcome didn't come as a surprise to the defeated adults, or the victorious students.

“That doesn’t surprise me because my mom sometimes I’ll ask her things she just doesn’t know anything about math, but I go to my dad and he knows everything,” Kyle Poncin, a 6th grader tells NewsCenter 16.

“The expectation was that they were going to win, and so they came through, and we’re very proud of them,” Lisa Werner, school board president says.

All of the questions for the game were from Michigan standardized tests. This was the first year for the event, and they hope to make it an annual thing.

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Posted by: BARBARA NANNENGA Location: NEW BUFFALO, MI on Mar 28, 2008 at 11:35 PM
WE ARE SO PROUD OF OUR STUDENTS, STAFF AND PARENTS THAT MADE THIS POSSIBLE. WE HAVE A WONDERFUL SCHOOL. CAN'T WAIT UNTIL NEXT YEAR!

Posted by: JKW Location: South Bend on Mar 27, 2008 at 08:47 PM
This is what enthusiastic administrators, dedicated teachers and motivated students can accomplish. Great job, New Buffalo!

Posted by: YEAH Location: Purple Dinos on Mar 27, 2008 at 05:34 PM
That host wasnt Jordan that was the Mr Atkins. . .

Posted by: Sue Location: Galien on Mar 27, 2008 at 03:30 PM
This was a really fun and entertaining event to attend not only as a parent or fellow student but as a general spectator. The prowess of the school district really shines in these wonderful kids and the parents, teachers and staff that supports them. The school played a perfect host to any and all who attended... Thank You New Buffalo Schools!

Posted by: SB parent Location: SB on Mar 27, 2008 at 02:53 PM
What a great way to make learning fun while involving parents and the community! South Bend schools take note.

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