The Academics Games Teams belong to a league in which students from local high schools compete in games involving thinking and strategy.  For six weeks each semester, the teams in the league play a game based on math concepts: ON-SETS in the 1st semester and EQUATIONS in the 2nd semester.  The two other games, PROPAGANDA and MR. PRESIDENT, are played for two weeks each by those interested in qualifying for the national tournament.
 
   Students compete for both team and individual honors in three teams with five students in each.  These teams are grouped according to grade level: Senior Division (11th & 12th Grades), Junior Division (9th & 10th Grades), and Middle Division (8th & 7th Grades).  The team meets twice a week during the year for practice and competition.  Team member may also participate in various optional "fun" activities if they so desire.
 
   In addition to winning  league awards in each game, students who participate in all four games may earn a letter and a jacket.  Those who are members of championship teams also receive special awards.  The highlight of each year comes at the end of April when students who meet league qualifying rules attend the national tournament for one week with approximately 500 other students from the eastern half of the United States.

   The Academic Games Team recently competed in Propaganda, a game involving techniques of persuasion.  There were two days of competition, held after school at Jesuit High School on successive Tuesdays. Next, the Academic Games Team will compete in Equations, a math game.   Competition will be held on Tuesdays after school at Jesuit over a six week period.

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