Kids' Lit Quiz Champs Raising Funds for New Zealand Trip

The Squadron Line Elementary School Kids' Lit Quiz champions are preparing for their big trip to New Zealand to compete in the world finals, and they're looking for community support to help them get there.

On July 4, a team of four Squadron Line students will travel the globe to compete in the 20th Anniversary International Lit Quiz Final in Auckland, New Zealand. The team will be the first U.S. team to participate in the finals, according to the school's website.

Before the team boards the plane, they've got their work cut out for them. The team needs to raise $15,000 to pay for airline tickets for 4 students, 4 parents, and 2 adult chaperones and they are looking to local businesses, organizations, and willing donors to help them meet that goal.

Eva Kaplinski, Elyse Kassa, Andrew Donshik, and Julie Sojkowski will represent the U.S. in the final competition.

The winning team competed against 30 other teams for the honor of representing the U.S. at Central Connecticut State University on February 3.

For information on how to sponsor the team and contribute to their travel costs, visit the Simsbury Public Schools website.