DeSales Catholic School held a National Geographic Bee on January 13, 2016. The contest is designed to inspire students to be curious about the world. Eight contestants represented grades 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th grades. 7th grade student, Ben Upshaw took first place in the competition. Ben answered a difficult question about the location of the Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail to take home the championship title. 8th grader, Joe Bohlman was runner up in the competition. Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Mrs. Lori Asher was the moderator for the challenge.
DeSales is Eastern Niagara County’s only Catholic School, welcoming students of all faiths in Pre-School through Eighth grade. For more information call (716) 433-4870, visit www.desalescatholicschool.org or attend their Open House on January 31, 2016 from 12-2pm.
Photo captions: (Left to Right) Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Mrs. Lori Asher, National Geographic Bee Champion, Ben Upshaw and Runner Up Joe Bohlman.