SMS teachers win annual Trivia Night competition

By SABRINA ROGERS
Room 210 Staff Writer
South Middle School teachers successfully defended their title by winning the annual Joplin High School Trivia Night Feb. 3 at St. Paul's Methodist Church.
Teachers who participated were: Mrs. Bonnie Turner, Mrs. Karensue Hensley, Mr. Rocky Biggers, Mr. Jason Weaver, Mr. Randy Turner and Ms. Kim Rhea.
The teachers, who called themselves the South Sages, had to answer questions in 10 categories in such areas as sports, the presidency, music, and television. Approximately 30 teams participated.
"What we found out," Mr. Turner said, "is that Mr. Biggers knows a lot about everything and that all of the teachers know more than the students give them credit for."
For the second straight year, the teachers donated their winnings to the South Middle School Band. Proceeds from the event went to the Joplin High School Band.
Mr. Turner said he hopes the South Sages will have an opportunity to try for a third straight title next year.