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High School Bowl WNMU-TV PBS Original

High School Bowl is the flagship local program of WNMU-TV, captivating audiences since 1977. This exciting academic competition features high school teams from Northern Michigan and Wisconsin competing in a thrilling battle of knowledge. Teams of four test their skills across various subjects, including history, science, literature, geography, art, music, and math. The program culminates in an annual single-elimination tournament, beginning with an 8-game “Play-in Round.” 

Northern Michigan University proudly supports the competition, awarding $2,500 and $1,500 scholarships to the first and second-place teams. Additionally, the Dave Goldsmith Scholarship provides $1,500 to one outstanding senior to help with their college expenses. Hosted by Jim Koski and produced by Mike Lakenen, High School Bowl continues to showcase the brightest students from the region.

Broadcast Schedule

Saturdays at 8/7c on WNMU-TV PBS, repeating Mondays at 3/2c.

Also available STATEWIDE on the Michigan Learning Channel (broadcast channel 13.4 in our viewing area).

Stream full episodes of High School Bowlon our website and the PBS app. 

Program Funding

The Donald & Audrey Anderson Foundation

Island Resort & Casino

14 Upper Peninsula Credit Unions:
TruNorth Federal, Marquette Community Federal, Tahquamenon Area, Soo Co-op, Peninsula Federal, Gogebic County Federal, Embers, Limestone Federal  Torch Lake Federal, U.P. State, Settlers Federal, Baraga County Federal and Northern Lights Community Federal

Vincent & Nora Petrucelli

In partnership with The Regional Educational Service Agencies & Intermediate School Districts of the Upper Peninsula

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