Lincoln-Bassett Makes Book Bowl History
by Staff | February 10, 2009 10:58 AM | Permalink | Comments (15)
Paula Perreault sent in the following report and these photos:
On Thursday, February 5, 2009, the Final Four Book Bowl Competition took place at Hillhouse High School. The final four teams were Conte West Hills, Troop Magnet, Worthington Hooker, and Lincoln Bassett. These teams were determined a few weeks prior at the city-wide competition between all the K-8 schools in New Haven. Students had to read ten books and study everything from the characteristics of the characters, to quotations from the books. Two teams were eliminated in the first round of questions, and two teams moved on to the final round. Lincoln Bassett was team “A”, and Worthington Hooker was team “B”. There were a total of twenty questions.
The winner of the trophy, and the title of “Book Bowl Champions for 2009” with a PERFECT score, went to Lincoln Bassett School! There were a lot of cheers and tears, because not only did these children work very hard with their coaches, but this was the first time in Lincoln Bassett history that they brought home the trophy and the title! The students on the team were: T’Rome Telford, captain; DeMarte Dailey, co-captain; Nichelle Hobby, Latamara Moye, and Corrilisha Telford. There were two alternates that also made the team and they were Soukeyna M’baye, and Zazheen Perry. The coaches of the team were Ms. Paula Perreault, Gr. 6 teacher, and Mrs. Louise Nelson, Library Media Specialist. The coaches were so very proud of their team, but also kept telling their team to stay calm, take a deep breath before answering, and most importantly to work together as a team and they would bring home the gold! Ms. Perreault and Mrs. Nelson telephoned Mrs. Gatison, the principal, immediately to tell her the good news. When the students arrived at school, the entire school was cheering and the drummers were drumming throughout the hallways as the students paraded proudly with their trophies. Way to go Lincoln Bassett!
Pictured in back row: DeMarte Dailey, Nichelle Hobby, Latamara Moye, Ms. Paula Perreault, T’Rome Telford, Corrilisha Telford; front row: Soukeyna M’baye, Mrs. Louise Nelson, and Zazheen Perry.
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Posted by: norton street | February 10, 2009 3:39 PM
good for you guys. i remember my team from west hills almost made it to the finals when they were held at the court house. good memories, congrats to all the kids who worked hard.
Posted by: FIX THE SCHOOLS | February 10, 2009 3:49 PM
CONGRATULATIONS LINCOLN-BASSETT!!!
Posted by: Kathy | February 10, 2009 4:31 PM
Well done! I know the preparation is a lot of hard work. This should be our front page news in New Haven. Congratulations on your trophy and great work.
Posted by: Ron | February 11, 2009 12:12 PM
good job too all!!!! the students must of worked very hard to pull this off, I know the teacher did! just remember just like our new leader.....YES YOU CAN....thats with everythingin life. to badthis news can,t be on the front page of thepaper, or the top story at 6 o'clock...so sad! only the bad never the good..oh well maybe someday! always and forever,RONNIE
Posted by: elmcityguy | February 11, 2009 12:20 PM
Great job!
My daughter took part in the book bowl for a few years, and there is a lot of work involved. I wish our city had more stories like this one.
Posted by: Linda Barile | February 11, 2009 4:48 PM
Congratulations to all of you!!!
This is a wonderful accomplishment!
Posted by: Hood Rebel | February 11, 2009 7:03 PM
YES WE CAN, Lincoln Bassett, YES WE CAN!
Posted by: livi =] | February 11, 2009 8:44 PM
woah. tht is...AMAZING!!!! can't believe this..so excited 4 u guys. too bad we didn't have book bowl in my school. i would prob join. :) ohh and this should be on the front page of the paper so everyone can see this amazingness. haha great job guys!!! =] -livi :D :D :D
Posted by: Ms. Slay-C.Rogers School | February 12, 2009 11:19 AM
Very Good work!! I am an educator in the NHPS system and I'm always happy and very proud when our children exceed status quo.
Keep up the excellent work and Congratulations to you all!!
Posted by: Dahsia | February 12, 2009 11:39 AM
YES WE CAN DO IT!!!!!!!! Why weren't we on the news or the cover of the New Haven Register? Last year Worthington Hooker was on the cover...I go to Bassett and I am PROUD OF MY SCHOOL!!!!
Posted by: Soukeyna | February 12, 2009 11:43 AM
Yay our team worked hard to win this!
Posted by: Amirah | February 12, 2009 11:44 AM
great job linclon bassett hope you guys win next year!!!!!!!!
Posted by: D-NICE | February 12, 2009 11:44 AM
WERE LIVEST IN NEW HAVEN WE GET IT POPPIN SWAGGERS 4 LIFE LB ALL DAY
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| February 12, 2009 1:41 PM
Congratulations to the students especially, and to the adults at school and in their families who have supported their reading!
Posted by: teachergal | February 12, 2009 5:09 PM
YEAH Lincoln Bassett!!!!!!!! We are all very proud of you!
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