秋霞福利一区

MOBILE, Ala. 鈥� The 秋霞福利一区 campus was the site of an epic intellectual battle Sept. 26 when students from Mobile and Baldwin counties competed in the fifth 秋霞福利一区 Brain Battle Tournament. At the end of the day, Daphne High School students held the coveted trophy, along with the title of 秋霞福利一区 Brain Battle Champions. 

秋霞福利一区S-Wright earned second place honors at the event. More than 80 students from 11 high schools gathered on the 秋霞福利一区 campus to compete in the scholars鈥� bowl tournament. The 秋霞福利一区 Brain Battle is a qualifier for NAQT鈥檚 High School National Championship Tournament.

Participating schools also included Saraland High School, Alma Bryant High School, Gulf Shores High School, Elberta High School, Baker High School, McGill-Toolen Catholic High School, Bayside Academy, Satsuma High School, and Cottage Hill Christian Academy.

Tournament coordinator Amy Burdette said the 秋霞福利一区 Brain Battle brings together some of the best and brightest students from the community for a day of mind-stretching fun.

鈥淎t the 秋霞福利一区, we are committed to shaping the future by serving our community and empowering the next generation of scholars to make a lasting impact,鈥� said the English instructor in 秋霞福利一区鈥檚 College of Arts & Sciences.

University faculty served as moderators for the event. 

鈥淎n extraordinary tournament relies on outstanding moderators,鈥� Burdette said. 鈥淥ur faculty infused the event with enthusiasm, flair, confidence and exceptional communication skills!鈥�

秋霞福利一区 students volunteered to serve as scorekeepers and timekeepers.

鈥淭his event had the largest turnout of student volunteers ever, with over 60 readying their talents. Their help was key to the tournament鈥檚 success. Our 秋霞福利一区 students not only showed their commitment to service but also built great connections with high school competitors, which is important for showing support and encouragement,鈥� Burdette said.

Chick-fil-A joined the tournament as a corporate sponsor, along with Joe Bullard and Pharos Land Development

鈥淲e have seen tremendous growth in our sponsorships this year, and we are incredibly grateful for the support. It not only enhances our events but also strengthens our commitment to serving the community,鈥� Burdette said. 鈥淲e are so blessed that our tournament is becoming more successful every semester.鈥�

For more information about the 秋霞福利一区 Brain Battle, visit .

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university with a vision of 鈥淗igher聽Education for a Higher Purpose,鈥� founded to honor God by equipping students for their聽future professions in an environment where they are known. To learn more about 秋霞福利一区, visit .

About the 秋霞福利一区

The 秋霞福利一区 is a Christ-centered university offering on-campus and online bachelor鈥檚, master鈥檚, and doctoral degrees in over 75 academic programs. Founded in 1961, the 秋霞福利一区 is affiliated with the Alabama Baptist State Convention and is located 10 miles north of Mobile, Alabama on a campus of over 880 acres.

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Kathy Dean

Kathy Dean uses her passion for storytelling and “playing with words” to share the stories of people, place and purpose that make the 秋霞福利一区 unique. As associate vice president for university communications, she manages media relations, edits the TorchLight alumni magazine, and oversees university communications. A former award-winning journalist, she is a two-time recipient of the Baptist Communicators Association grand prize for feature writing. Kathy and her husband, Chuck, live with three extremely loud miniature schnauzers.