Jacob O'Rourke

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Jacob O'Rourke
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Noted subjects History, Sports, Theater Lit, Visual Arts
Current college Truman State (2010-Present)
High school Pacific (2009-2010)
Stats HDWhite • NAQT

Jacob O'Rourke is a Senior quiz bowl player and current Vice President of the Truman State Academic Competition Organization. Jacob freelance writes for HSAPQ, and is also a member of MOQBA and staffs several high school tournaments throughout the state, including directing the Kirksville Tournament in 2012.

Playing History

High School

Only playing for his senior year of high school in the MSHSAA format, Jacob did not encounter good quiz bowl until his first practice at Truman State University.

College

2010-2011

Tournaments Played

2011-2012

Tournaments Played

Notable Finishes

  • Third at SCT; qualified the team for ICT.

2012-2013

Tournaments Played

Notable Finishes

  • First Place at 2013 ACF Regionals

2013-2014

Tournaments Played

Writing

  • 2012 and 2013 CMST sets (served as bid coordinator in 2013)
  • HSAPQ Freelance Writer (2012-Present)
  • Missouri Open 2013 History Writer/Editor

Directing

Upcoming