Back from Nationals: Rainier History Bowl JV team earns 4th place

The RJSHS History Bowl JV Team has returned from the 2024 National History Bowl and competed well, earning a fourth-place finish in the country in the Small Schools division.

There are four students on the JV high school team. They qualified to attend Nationals after winning their second consecutive regional championship at the 2024 Portland Regional History Bee and Bowl.

The students competed against schools from around the country at the Crystal Gateway Marriott in Arlington, VA, on April 28 and 29. History Teacher and trip leader Andrew Demko said the team did a “super job,” and said that the team qualified for an international competition in London in 2025 for being Portland champions this year.

According to the event’s website, the Bowl typically attracts more than 250 teams, with more than 1,000 students competing. The History Bowl is different than a bee which is an individual pursuit. The first History Bowl was held in 2011, gaining more participants each year.

Sponsorships to help the team pay for nationals and other trips, and can be sent to the RJSHS History bowl team at 28170 Old Rainier rd, Rainier, OR 97048.

With Memorial Day around the corner, the History Bowl team is accepting “Thank You” cards for veterans. If people are interested in submitting a thank you card, Demko encouraged people to reach out to the Rainier History Club.

For more information:

Contact Mr. Demko, Trip Leader, Mrs. Stout Treasurer/Co-Fundraising coordinator, and Mrs. Hanson, Co-Fundraising coordinator at 503-556-4215.