1982-1986

ECJC Students Win State Junior College Scholars' Bowl By: Keith Justice

Hie questions were suCh that no one could have learned enough to answer them by reading a single book or "cram– ming" several hours of study into a single night or weekend, Turner said. "Being able to answer those questions required a broad background, not only in science but in general studies of Western civilization .'' Plaques, trophies, and a resolution from the state legislature recognizing their achievement notwithstanding, the four ECJC sophomores were ,offered one additionai "perk" in recognition of their scholarly abilities--an opportunity for each of them to attend Ole Miss on a $3,000 scholarship.

When these kids are asked a question, they know the answers. Try one of these on for size: •For a spontaneous chemical reaction that occurs at constant temperature and pressure, would we always find a decrease in free energy? An increase in free energy? Or would the level of free energy remain stable? •Name the president of the United States who said, "I wish to preach not the doctrine of noblesse, but the doctrine of strenuous life ." •What historical period was marked by monarchism and federalism? Tammy Reed , Darrell Mangrum, Alben Roland and Stan Hardy knew the answers for enough questions like those above to allow them to win the top prize at the Scholars' Bowl held recently on the Ole Miss campus. The winners were presented with individual plaques, which they will keep, and a "travelling trophy,'' which will be on display at ECJC until next year's com– petition. Darrell -Mangrum-, the team captain, said he and his team– mates were surprised they knew the answers to so many of the questious. At an awards ceremony, Dr. R. Gerald Turner , the Chancellor of Ole Miss, said he was able to watch the final two rounds of the competition and could attest to the ECJC team's performance. "I can tell you how well these students did," Turner said. "They answered a number of questions that those of us in the back of the room were asking each other, ·"What's the answer to that?"'

The catch is that the scholar– ships can be used only at Ole Miss. ''This is money that can only be spent in one place--at Ox-

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