LEF Trivia Bee - 2010

The 15TH Annual Trivia Bee Generates A Hive Of Excitement

Cary Hall was a hive of excitement on November 10th for the Lexington Education Foundation's (LEF) 15th annual Trivia Bee. Lexington parents, elected town officials, teachers, historians, police officers, school administrators, physicians, and folks from civic organizations and local businesses all came together for a friendly test of trivia know-how to raise fun – and funds – for LEF.

Decked out in spirited attire – tiaras, kilts, devil-horned headbands, wigs & more – forty-two teams answered questions which challenged their knowledge, long-term memories, and pop-culture proficiency. Cary Hall was filled to capacity with a crowd cheering on their favorite teams and the balconies were festooned with corporate sponsor banners.

LEF Co-Presidents Deb Rourke and Sue Schiffer warmed the audience up with a gracious welcome. Bee Committee Chairwomen Jill Hai, Christina Cohen and Tanya Morrisett outlined the rules and highlighted the event sponsors. Paul Ash then introduced the Bee Officials: Master of Ceremonies Jeff Leonard (LHS Director of Performing Arts); Judges Ann Carothers (Principal, Diamond Middle School), Doug Cohen, and Betty Gau (Questions Committee, LEF Trivia Bee); Timekeeper Tom Martellone (Principal of Fiske Elementary School); and Queen Bee Thelma Goldberg (Director, Dance Inn).

The competition was steep and the final round was a well-fought battle of wits. After several questions, the "The EGgHeads" (Jonathan Cronin, John Santos and Bert O'Brien) won by correctly answering, "What wheel did Blaise Pascal invent in a search for perpetual motion?" with the response of the roulette wheel.

This year's Bee was a roaring success for the decidedly non-trivial matter of supporting our schools, our children, and our educators. Schiffer remarked, "We are so grateful for the continued generosity that members of the Lexington community show LEF each year through their participation and support of this town-wide tradition." The Trivia Bee raises over $16,000 annually to support grant programs for the Lexington Public Schools.

For over two decades, LEF has served as a conduit for community support, providing more than $3.3 million in private funding to Lexington's nine public schools. Founded in 1989, LEF is an independent 501(c)(3) charitable organization directed by a volunteer board of community members and is supported by two part-time staff. LEF is dedicated to reviewing and funding high-quality grants, submitted by Lexington educators that bring innovative instruction and new technology into the classroom to improve student learning.

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For more information about LEF or the Trivia Bee, please call Paula Antonevich at 781.372.3288 or email info@lexedfoundation.org.