Staff Report / apexlocal.org

**First Black History & Culture Quiz Bowl Hosted by Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School**

Southeast Raleigh Magnet High School's Engineering & IT Academy in Apex, North Carolina, hosted its inaugural Black History & Culture Quiz Bowl to honor and celebrate Black History Month. The event, held in a Jeopardy-style format, invited five teams of students to compete for an array of prizes, thanks to sponsorships from RTP NSBE, civil engineering firm McAdams, Collins Aerospace, and NetApp RTP.

Teacher Cynthia Hill expressed pride in the students' performance. "I was so impressed by the phenomenal job done by our scholars, which highlighted their amazing hard work, dedication, and academic abilities," she shared.

The quiz was hosted by Chaz Holder, a National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) representative and a member of the Academy's Engineering & IT Advisory Board. Chaz, an avid fan of trivia games, spearheaded the event. “Not everyone gets a chance to be on a game show,” he noted. "The students are able to have something of that experience, learn some history and information they and even their parents or teachers may not have known, and get some cool prizes for it!"

Thanks to the event's sponsors, the winning team was awarded several high-quality items, including a TI-36x Pro scientific calculator, a wireless computer mouse, a USB docking station, a secure backpack with charging access, a computer/phone projector, a Collins Aerospace-branded swag package, and a Visa gift card. All participants received prizes as recognition for their achievements.

Event organizers and participants are already looking forward to hosting the Black History & Culture Quiz Bowl again in 2026, with plans to make it a recurring celebration in the years to come.

Source: Wake County Public Schools

Source Type: School

Source Location: Apex

Garner, NC

https://www.facebook.com/912571130914530/posts/1063002712538037

Scranton Celebrates Art with "Double Dwights" Mural

Scranton's "Double Dwights" mural celebrates "The Office" and local artistry, attracting fans.

Severe Weather Forces Wake County Operations Delay

Wake County delays operations until noon on February 21 due to severe weather conditions.

Florida Highwaymen Art Exhibit Showcases Black History

Sarasota City Hall showcases Florida Highwaymen art for Black History Month with exhibits and lectures.

Wake County Schools Reports PowerSchool Data Breach

Wake County Schools notifies families of PowerSchool data breach, offering free identity protection services.

Black Feminists' Legacy in Intersectional Advocacy

Brenda Eichelberger founded the NABF in 1975 to address intersectional racism and sexism.

Kindred Fare Launches Irresistible Chocolate Coconut Tart

Kindred Fare introduces a dark chocolate coconut tart, perfect for dessert lovers.

Chantal Williams Joins Charlotte Fire Department Team

Chantal Williams, experienced firefighter, joins Charlotte Fire Department seeking new challenges and purpose.

Wake County Seeks Input for Eastern Wake Plan

Wake County invites community input for the Eastern Wake Area Plan's future development.

Wake County Students Excel in All-County Chorus

Wake County middle schoolers excelled in the All-County Chorus performance on February 7.