Teens look for answers at Hi-Q competition

Teos Bisbee of Meadowdale High School searches for the answer to a question at the semifinals of the Hi-Q academic bowl Saturday at Everett Community College. Six local high schools were vying for the final two slots in the finals on Tuesday, with Arlington and Monroe advancing to take on Stanwood High School. The students were asked questions about current events, American history, biology, chemistry and literature.

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