<p>Please read about Mark Dlugash '08 and all the other winners-They are all heavily invested in using their intellectual abilities to benefit society.</p>
<p>Swarthmore</a> College | News | Mark Dlugash '08 Named Academic All-Star by <i>USA Today</i></p>
<p>Sorry for the technically incorrect title. I could not edit it to read "All-USA College Academic" team.</p>
<p>Interestingly, despite the gender imbalance in colleges in favor of females, the All-USA First Team consists of 13 males and 7 females.</p>
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<p>It could have something to do with this: Sex</a> and intelligence - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia</p>
<p>DS was on a winning HS academic team. He said it was a lot about being competitive. To be competitive contestants often have to buzz in before they are sure of the answer or if they know the answer. Daring plays as big a part as knowledge.</p>
<p>To clarify, this has nothing to do with quiz bowl. It is a fellowship-like award that he was awarded based on essays, his grades, etc.</p>
<p>I wrote about him here: Swat</a> Senior Wins USA Today Award The Daily Gazette</p>