The College Quiz Bowl

Washington and Lee vs. Barnard

English · Radio, Courses

The College Quiz Bowl brings students from Washington and Lee and Barnard together for a contest of knowledge and quick recall. The focus is on the teams as they face questions across a range of subjects, testing what they know and how quickly they can respond.

As a radio quiz program, the appeal lies in hearing the competition unfold: questions are posed, answers are weighed, and the teams’ fortunes shift with each exchange. The broadcast offers a snapshot of collegiate rivalry shaped by learning, concentration, and the pressure of answering on the spot.

Its tone is lively and intellectually engaging, with the contest itself providing the drama. Listeners can follow the match, consider their own answers, and enjoy the contrast between the two schools as they compete.

This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.