Civics Trivia Night welcomes more teams and spectators

It’s not too late for trivia buffs to register to compete in the Waltham Civics Trivia Night scheduled for next Wednesday evening. Adult teams will go against student teams who have been freshly drilled in their schools’ civics classes. The event will take place May 13, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at McDevitt Middle School, 75 Church St. 

The Waltham Times is fielding a team. “It’s been a number of years since we’ve been in school, so we’re going to have a cram session,” said June Kinoshita, a co-founder of the Times. “I expect the students to put us to shame, but it’s all for a good cause.” 

“We are excited to host our first ever Waltham Civics Trivia Night,” said Derek Vandegrift, director of History and Social Studies for grades 6–12 in the Waltham Public Schools. “It will be an evening of good-spirited competition, civic learning and, most of all, community connection.”  

“Now, as much as ever, it’s important that our students know and understand the rights, duties and responsibilities conferred to us by our Constitution,” he said. “And we fully believe that civic learning should be fun and should be celebrated!”

Teams can register here. There is a suggested donation of $40 for each participating adult team.

Spectators should register here. There is a suggested donation of $10 at the door for each adult spectator. 

All proceeds will go to the Waltham Public Schools to support civic learning