Willow Lane Elementary School played "Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader?," with three East Penn School District VIP's during a recent assembly at the school.

Following "The Star Spangled Banner" sung by student Sarah Downey and The Pledge of Allegiance, the audience saw a short film on how the students prepared for the assembly. There were two days of auditioning with hopeful student contestants lined up outside around the school. The film showed all the artwork used in making the props.

Fifth grade teacher and guitarist Ryan Peters accompanied the Fifth Grade Singers in singing "Welcome to the Fifth Grade."

The game started with co-hosts Sophia Zevecz and Grace Ashmar introducing the first contestant, Superintendent of Schools Dr. Thomas Seidenberger, who chose Allie Hafner as his helper.

"I only taught fourth grade," Seidenberger said, adding he was really nervous. After choosing his categories, he answered everything right but one. He did not answer the fourth grade science question correctly. The question was "When water is heated it becomes what?"

"Gas?" answered Seidenberger questioningly, and although incorrect, he was declared a winner.

Assistant Superintendent of Schools Kristen Campbell, revealing she taught fifth grade, said she also was very nervous. She was the second contestant and chose Jonathan Rhoades as her helper. Co-hosts Adam Burkholder and Michael Iacobelli asked her to choose her categories. Campbell answered all questions correctly and was declared a winner.

Co-hosts for the third contestant, Rachel Knappenberger and Sydney Weaver introduced Principal Dr. Anthony Moyer.

"I was the principal at Wescosville first, then Willow Lane. Willow Lane is the best!" Moyer said, who chose Owen Mont as his helper. Answering all questions but one correctly, he was declared a winner. Moyer did not know Koala Bears ate bamboo.

Following each correct answer of all contestants the audience applauded . A buzzer was heard when the answers were wrong. The auditorium was full. Students and teachers occupied half of the room, and the other half was crowded with parents with cameras and some parents were standing around the room along the walls. It was a fun time for all.