"I attribute my life successes to academic games. As a young black kid
growing up in Detroit, there were obstacles that presented themselves and
often prevented success. It (Academic Games) truly changed my life."
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Kenneth A. Kellum - Former Player
"[For me, Academic Games] took a shy, introverted kid, and gave him confidence in himself and his ability to affect other people."
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Eric Nelson - former player/AGLOA coach
"What else could I do that would motivate 13 and 14 year old boys to want to study over the summer? What else could I do that would make elementary kids want to save their birthday money so they can go to nationals next year? As long as there are students that are motivated to become better, I will bring students to Academic Games."
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Heather Davidson - AGLOA coach
"It gives you a sense of pride and accomplishment as a teacher to see how these kids come in, work so hard, and achieve. Sometimes that doesn't happen in the regular classroom."
Mary Jo Peterson - AGLOA coach
"A lot of kids learn competitiveness and self-esteem through sports, for these kids it's Academic Games."
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Sue Mellon- AGLOA coach
"AG is the only competition I'm aware of where kids have the opportunity to independently develop their own mathematical formulas and algorithms."
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Mason Smith - Former Player
"The National Toyota Community Scholar Award was awarded to only 12 high school seniors nation-wide. The application asked that I discuss a community service project I was/am involved and to elaborate on the impact the activity would have across the nation or event the world. I wrote about Academic Games."
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Jane Yang - Former Player/AGLOA Coach
"Through the years spent with this amazing organization, my friends and I have learned the spirit of friendly competition, the strength of team camaraderie, and the elation of winning."
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Aimee Plaisance - player
"A day doesn't go by without me relying upon the insights I gained from participating in Academic Games."
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Jacqueline A. Kruszek - former player
"Academic Games has taught me the value of teamwork, hard work, and dedication. Through AG, I have strengthened my self-confidence and ability to lead teams and groups. In all, AG has been the most valuable experience in my life."
Rod Beard - Former player/AGLOA Coach
