Students' global trivia knowledge shines at WorldQuest

More than 200 students from 23 area high schools went head-to-head in global knowledge at the 14th Academic WorldQuest competition on Nov. 13.

The trivia competition, hosted by The World Affairs Council of Charlotte, challenges students to demonstrate their knowledge of world history, current events, world elections, international culture, and geography, among others.

Of the participants, Charlotte Country Day School claimed first place at the 2012 WorldQuest challenge. 

Providence Day School placed second, and East Mecklenburg High placed third.

Top 10 finishers:
1st Charlotte Country Day
2nd Providence Day
3rd East Mecklenburg High
4th Charlotte Catholic
5th Charlotte Christian
6th Cannon School
7th Myers Park High
8th Highland School of Technology
9th Charlotte Latin School
10th Ardrey Kell High