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Waleed Ali is  a sophomore who plays for IMSA. He is very good at negging 2pac tossups and enjoys negging Christianity with Islam. His favorite piece of literature is “Catullus 16” and  placed 37th at History Bee Nats in 2012.
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{{Infobox|Name = Waleed Ali
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|Subjects = [[History]],[[Social Science]], [[Philosophy]],[[Mythology]], [[Religion]]
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|highschool = [[Illinois Math and Science Academy]] (2012-2015), [[RIchwoods]] (2011-2012)
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|middleschool = Peoria Academy
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He joined Quizbowl at IMSA thinking that he could boost self-esteem and improve his chances with the Asian ladies. Unsuprisingly, neither has occurred. Waleed is well known for writing a 50 page study guide on Prester John and his impact on Ethiopian society. Notable subjects include: History, Swagg, AP tests, and exercising at the gym daily.
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A former student under the venerable [[Noah Prince]], Waleed started off as captain and leading scorer on IMSA B before making the jump to IMSA A. This 2014 Illinois State History Bee and Central Illinois Bee champion has demonstrated his deep knowledge on numerous topics ranging from Soapy Smith, Johann Patkul, and Harvey Carr to the more obscure such as Marin Barteli and the Mute Girl of Portici. While not working out at the gym, keeping his physical state as fit as his mind, he can be seen in the company of fellow IMSA A players such as [[Siva Gangavarapu]] and [[Dan Pechi]].
  
He has promise for the future
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He played for [[Columbia]], where he served as Social Chair in the 2016-2017 school year.
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[[Category: IMSA]]
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Latest revision as of 14:54, 8 January 2023

Waleed Ali
Noted subjects History,Social Science, Philosophy,Mythology, Religion
High school Illinois Math and Science Academy (2012-2015), RIchwoods (2011-2012)
Middle school Peoria Academy
Stats HDWhite • NAQT

A former student under the venerable Noah Prince, Waleed started off as captain and leading scorer on IMSA B before making the jump to IMSA A. This 2014 Illinois State History Bee and Central Illinois Bee champion has demonstrated his deep knowledge on numerous topics ranging from Soapy Smith, Johann Patkul, and Harvey Carr to the more obscure such as Marin Barteli and the Mute Girl of Portici. While not working out at the gym, keeping his physical state as fit as his mind, he can be seen in the company of fellow IMSA A players such as Siva Gangavarapu and Dan Pechi.

He played for Columbia, where he served as Social Chair in the 2016-2017 school year.