Program
History Bowl
A fast-paced buzzer competition testing knowledge across all of history.
Overview
History Bowl is a fast-paced academic buzzer competition covering all facets of history, from ancient civilizations to contemporary events. Matches run four rounds: two toss-up rounds of decreasing difficulty (the second with 10-point bonus questions), a rapid-fire "lightning round" against the clock, and a final toss-up round with bonus points for earlier correct answers. Teams field 3–6 players.
How to Participate
- Who can join
- Open to any Mission San Jose High School student, grades 9–12.
- Selection process
- Sign up via the club Discord or contact us — see the Get Involved section on the home page.
- Time commitment
- Not specified — check the club Discord for current details.
- Practice schedule
- Not specified — check the club Discord for current details.
- What to study
- General history knowledge spanning ancient civilizations through contemporary events.
Notable Achievements
| Year | Competition | Placement |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | National History Bowl (Varsity, ~100 teams) | 35th place |
| 2026 | National History Bowl (JV) | 21st place |
| 2026 | Hopkins History Bowl (~100 teams) | 3rd place |
| 2025 | National History Bowl (Varsity, ~100 teams) | 25th place |
| 2025 | Hopkins History Bowl (~100 teams) | 5th place |
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Mission San Jose History Bowl
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Team practice
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