- During the NSMQ quarterfinal contest, the event’s Twitter administrator poked fun at St. Augustine’s University’s reluctance to ask questions, likening it to the local superstition of fishermen avoiding Fishing Tuesday.
- Similarly, Keta High School, nicknamed ‘Bakano Boys’ due to its coastal location, is playfully mentioned in the update, adding a humorous touch to the reporting of the event.
- The administrator’s resourceful approach demonstrated the playful side of the NSMQ update.
During the 2023 National Science and Mathematics Quiz (NSMQ) quarter-final competition involving St. Augustine’s University, Keta High School, and Tamale High School, the NSMQ Twitter page administrator accused St. Augustine’s University of not responding to questions. I playfully teased.
Comparing their hesitation to fishermen refraining from fishing on Tuesday, the administrator alluded to local superstitions.
Students at St. Augustine’s University are sometimes referred to as fishermen because of their location on the coast of Cape Coast, but they don’t like this term.
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![NSMQ likened it to Augusto's refusal to answer questions from fishermen preparing to go fishing on Tuesday. NSMQ likened it to Augusto's refusal to answer questions from fishermen preparing to go fishing on Tuesday.](https://images.yen.com.gh/images/e12c4f1dce156dc9.jpg?imwidth=900)
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In X’s post, Officially on Twitter, administrators humorously used the reference to highlight the school’s proximity to the ocean.
This light-hearted banter puts a playful spin on updates and demonstrates the administrator’s resourceful approach to reporting NSMQ events.
At the end of the competition, Keta High School won with 44 points, followed by Tamale High School with 35 points and St. Augustine High School with 32 points.
St. Louis SHS Girls Beat Adisco
St. Louis High School defeated defending champion Adisadel University in a one-eighth contest by an astonishing score of 53-19.
The unexpected victory sent spectators and social media into a frenzy, highlighting the unpredictable nature of the NSMQ competition.
The competition became even more intense as Abuakwa State University, a highly academically ranked St. Louis High School, secured second place with 23 points.
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Wesley Girls beat St. Peter’s
Meanwhile, Wesley Girls’ High School won against St Peter’s Boys and Louis Rutten SHS in the qualifying stages.
Wesley Girls’ team won by 52 points, with favorites St. Peter’s scoring 37 points and Louis Rutten SHS scoring 19 points.
Source: YEN.com.gh