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{{Infobox|Name = Adam Silverman | {{Infobox|Name = Adam Silverman | ||
|Subjects = Generalist, science, Judaism, not trash, bad jokes | |Subjects = Generalist, science, Judaism, not trash, bad jokes | ||
| − | |schoolcur = [[Georgia Tech]] (2012-) | + | |schoolcur = [[Northwestern]] (2016–) |
| − | + | |schoolpast = [[Georgia Tech]] (2012-16) | |
|highschool = [[Centennial (GA)]] (2008-12) | |highschool = [[Centennial (GA)]] (2008-12) | ||
| }} | | }} | ||
| − | '''Adam Silverman''' plays for [[Georgia Tech]]. | + | '''Adam Silverman''' plays for [[Northwestern]]. He is widely regarded as one of quizbowl's best active science players and editors. He did his undergraduate at [[Georgia Tech]]. |
During his junior and senior years at [[Centennial (GA)|Centennial]] High School in Roswell, Georgia, Adam was widely regarded as the best individual player in the high school game. He was the top scorer at the [[2011 HSNCT]] (where he led his team to a tied for 5th finish), the [[2012 HSNCT]] where he led his team to a 4th place finish, and the [[2012 NSC]], where his team delivered the only defeat to eventual champions [[Hunter]] en route to a 3rd place finish and an individual All-Star award. Silverman became the second player to win two HSNCT scoring titles ([[Jonathan Hess]] of [[Irmo]] in 2001 and 2002). | During his junior and senior years at [[Centennial (GA)|Centennial]] High School in Roswell, Georgia, Adam was widely regarded as the best individual player in the high school game. He was the top scorer at the [[2011 HSNCT]] (where he led his team to a tied for 5th finish), the [[2012 HSNCT]] where he led his team to a 4th place finish, and the [[2012 NSC]], where his team delivered the only defeat to eventual champions [[Hunter]] en route to a 3rd place finish and an individual All-Star award. Silverman became the second player to win two HSNCT scoring titles ([[Jonathan Hess]] of [[Irmo]] in 2001 and 2002). | ||
| − | His other achievements include being the top scorer at the 2011 [[Classic City Classic|UGA CCC]],the [[Georgia Tech|GA Tech]] HSNCT Warm-Up, the 2012 [[Texas Invitational]], and the second highest scorer at the 2012 [[NASAT]]. His brother [[Bradley Silverman|Bradley]] also played for Centennial and Georgia Tech. | + | His other achievements include being the top scorer at the 2011 [[Classic City Classic|UGA CCC]], the [[Georgia Tech|GA Tech]] HSNCT Warm-Up, the 2012 [[Texas Invitational]], and the second highest scorer at the 2012 [[NASAT]]. His brother [[Bradley Silverman|Bradley]] also played for Centennial and Georgia Tech. |
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| + | His exploits were noted in a local Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper [https://www.ajc.com/lifestyles/brainy-the-max/f1bkwbyNkrf22kbfgN45KM/ article] in advance of the 2012 HSNCT. | ||
==Editing== | ==Editing== | ||
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*Freelance writer, [[HSAPQ]] | *Freelance writer, [[HSAPQ]] | ||
*Co-editor [[ACF Fall]] [[ACF Fall 2013|2013]] | *Co-editor [[ACF Fall]] [[ACF Fall 2013|2013]] | ||
| − | *Biology/chemistry editor for [[ACF Regionals | + | *Biology/chemistry editor for [[2014 ACF Regionals]] and [[2017 ACF Regionals|2017]] |
| + | *Biology/chemistry editor for [[2016 Chicago Open]] | ||
| + | *Science editor and major writer for 2018's [[PIANO]] | ||
{{Succession_box_(Individual)|Individual Honor = [[HSNCT|HSNCT Leading Scorer]] | {{Succession_box_(Individual)|Individual Honor = [[HSNCT|HSNCT Leading Scorer]] | ||
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|previous = None | |previous = None | ||
|next = [[Max Schindler]] | |next = [[Max Schindler]] | ||
| + | | }} | ||
| + | {{Succession_box_(Individual)|Individual Honor = [[ICT|ICT DI Leading Scorer]] | ||
| + | |year = 2019 | ||
| + | |previous = [[Itamar Naveh-Benjamin]] | ||
| + | |next = [[Auroni Gupta]] | ||
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[[Category: Players active in 2014]] | [[Category: Players active in 2014]] | ||
[[Category: Players active in 2015]] | [[Category: Players active in 2015]] | ||
| + | [[Category:Question writers]] | ||
Latest revision as of 09:57, 11 August 2022
| Adam Silverman | |
| Noted subjects | Generalist, science, Judaism, not trash, bad jokes |
| Current college | Northwestern (2016–) |
| Past colleges | Georgia Tech (2012-16) |
| High school | Centennial (GA) (2008-12) |
| Stats | HDWhite • NAQT |
Adam Silverman plays for Northwestern. He is widely regarded as one of quizbowl's best active science players and editors. He did his undergraduate at Georgia Tech.
During his junior and senior years at Centennial High School in Roswell, Georgia, Adam was widely regarded as the best individual player in the high school game. He was the top scorer at the 2011 HSNCT (where he led his team to a tied for 5th finish), the 2012 HSNCT where he led his team to a 4th place finish, and the 2012 NSC, where his team delivered the only defeat to eventual champions Hunter en route to a 3rd place finish and an individual All-Star award. Silverman became the second player to win two HSNCT scoring titles (Jonathan Hess of Irmo in 2001 and 2002).
His other achievements include being the top scorer at the 2011 UGA CCC, the GA Tech HSNCT Warm-Up, the 2012 Texas Invitational, and the second highest scorer at the 2012 NASAT. His brother Bradley also played for Centennial and Georgia Tech.
His exploits were noted in a local Atlanta Journal-Constitution newspaper article in advance of the 2012 HSNCT.
Editing
- Adam wrote and edited the ATTACK, a high school set
- Adam served as an editor for CATT VIII, a high school set
- Along with other members of the Georgia Tech team and Brady Weiler, Adam has written the BISB set since 2013
- Freelance writer, HSAPQ
- Co-editor ACF Fall 2013
- Biology/chemistry editor for 2014 ACF Regionals and 2017
- Biology/chemistry editor for 2016 Chicago Open
- Science editor and major writer for 2018's PIANO
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