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| − | Jackie played a key role in getting D-East, which had been dominant on the [[CCIU]] format for many years and thus focused mostly on non- | + | Jackie played a key role in getting D-East, which had been dominant on the [[CCIU]] format for many years and thus focused mostly on [[non-pyramidal]] questions, to start attending pyramidal tournaments regularly. She also organized a large invitational tournament at D-East that attracted a number of new teams and advocated for more [[pyramidal]] questions and "[[good quizbowl]]" practices to be implemented in the [[CCIU]] competition (including a speech to the CCIU board). |
She is a member of [[GPQB]] and has written a number of articles and wrap-ups for the site, including [https://gpqb.wordpress.com/2020/07/01/how-to-highlight-quizbowl-on-college-apps/ an article] on highlighting quizbowl for college applications. | She is a member of [[GPQB]] and has written a number of articles and wrap-ups for the site, including [https://gpqb.wordpress.com/2020/07/01/how-to-highlight-quizbowl-on-college-apps/ an article] on highlighting quizbowl for college applications. | ||
Latest revision as of 14:27, 6 January 2022
| Jackie Wu | |
| Current college | CMU (2018-2019) |
| High school | Downingtown East (2014-2018) |
| Stats | HDWhite • NAQT |
Jackie Wu was a player for Downingtown East and later CMU.
Playing Career
Jackie was the leading scorer on the D-East team and a consistently high individual scorer at Pennsylvania circuit events. She also led D-East to its first-ever HSNCT playoff appearance in 2017.
At CMU, she continued playing and served as an officer in the quizbowl club.
Outreach and Leadership
Jackie played a key role in getting D-East, which had been dominant on the CCIU format for many years and thus focused mostly on non-pyramidal questions, to start attending pyramidal tournaments regularly. She also organized a large invitational tournament at D-East that attracted a number of new teams and advocated for more pyramidal questions and "good quizbowl" practices to be implemented in the CCIU competition (including a speech to the CCIU board).
She is a member of GPQB and has written a number of articles and wrap-ups for the site, including an article on highlighting quizbowl for college applications.
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