The expectations are high. Children of all races become engaged in the saga The Black Saga Competition engages children of all races. I want them to look deeply enough to see the character and not simply color. Through several rounds of questions, the events often pulsate with excitement. Some hold their heads all caught up in the tension.
Teams compete against each other, with three students to a team.
Even if a team gets a question wrong, parents often respond with cheering and loud applause to show approval and let their children know they're with them. All the students who participate get recognition, but the ones that know the material best will go to the statewide finals at the University of Maryland on March 17. Christian began the competition as a labor of love. But as it has grown, he has gotten major support from the University of Maryland. Now he wants to see it expand even further.