KDKA High Q brought to you by GBU Life
Every 2023 issue of The Reporter will provide an update on one of GBU Life’s (GBU) four Community Pillars—Wellness, Education, Charitable Giving and Hometown Hero Support. The summer 2023 issue focuses on “Education,” including opportunities to enrich your community through volunteering and fundraising.
Part 4: KDKA High Q brought to you by GBU Life
GBU spurred competition among students from 81 Pittsburgh area schools as the 2022-2023 sponsor of the quiz bowl “KDKA High Q brought to you by GBU Life!”
A team of three students from each school competed against other teams by answering trivia questions in a variety of subjects. Uniquely, the competitions are held virtually, with teams live streaming from their schools. During the second competition, the team from Butler Senior High School in Butler, PA, scored a perfect game by answering every question correctly. The team went on to win first place in the High Q finals!
Charles Simms, David Krainbucher and Maxwell Channells were the Butler team members. Charles will attend Duquesne University Honors College in the fall for marketing. David and Max will be high school seniors. After graduating, David plans to major in chemical engineering, and Max plans to major in multimedia then work in the TV or movie industry.
“I am so appreciative of GBU Life for sponsoring this fantastic opportunity for my students,” said Ms. Stephanie Peters, the Butler team’s coach, high school gifted coordinator and math teacher. “In the years I’ve been working with High Q, I have heard multiple conversations about trying to find a sponsor for this program. This
year, I have heard nothing but positive things about the relationship with GBU Life. I think that GBU Life is a perfect sponsor for KDKA High Q, and I hope this continues.”
GBU presented Butler Senior High School with a $4,000 check and individual $1,000 checks to the students as awards for their achievement.
(L to r) Jennifer Stockdale, GBU Director of Marketing and Community Engagement; Lesley Mann, GBU Senior Vice President/Chief Marketing Officer; David Krainbucher, Maxwell Channells and Charles Simms, Butler Senior High School students; Ray Petelin, High Q host; David Highfield and Mikey Hood, KDKA staff members.
