The gymnasium at Charles Campagne Elementary School buzzed with competitive energy on Jan. 12 as fifth graders and their families went head-to-head in Hollyrock Entertainment's Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? event.
Students invited a special person – parents, grandparents or guardians – to join them for an afternoon of trivia questions and physical competitions. Participants split into red and blue teams, with teachers serving as enthusiastic team managers who occasionally joined the action themselves.
The fast-paced competition featured rounds testing knowledge across multiple subjects, along with physical challenges that got everyone moving. During the Name That Tune segment, parents demonstrated their expertise in 80s and 90s music, quickly identifying hits like Sweet Child of Mine and Tainted Love – much to their children's surprise. Students cheered loudly when Principal Julianne Inghilterra anchored her team during the tug-of-war competition.
Hollyrock Entertainment, which organized the event, has specialized in educational entertainment since 1977. What began as a small DJ company has grown into a mobile TV game show business serving schools, camps and private events throughout the region.
The afternoon concluded with plenty of laughter and friendly rivalry. The event brought out everyone's competitive spirit while highlighting the importance of teamwork and good sportsmanship – lessons that resonated with students and adults alike.
