Pope John Paul II - History Bowl 2011

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:March 22, 2011

Contact:Ron Edwards, Principal, (360) 438-7600
508 Pacific Avenue, Lacey, WA 98503-1258
On the Web at: www.popejp2hs.org

POPE JOHN PAUL II HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS TO COMPETE IN NATIONAL HISTORY BOWL AND BEE

On Saturday, March 19, three freshmen and three sophomores from Pope John Paul II High School competed at the JV level in the first annual State History Bowl and Bee in Snoqualmie, Washington, qualifying for Nationals on April 16 and 17 in Washington DC.

The JPII team placed 2nd in the JV bracket of the State History Bowl. Additionally, one sophomore and one freshman advanced individually to the semifinals in the History Bee. Says history teacher and advisor, Stephen Holland, “I am incredibly proud of our students. They put so much time and effort into this event and validated our work in the classroom with a truly stellar performance. I am blessed as a teacher to have students who are so passionate about history.”

These six JPII students will travel to Washington DC in April to compete in the National History Bowl and Bee against teams from high schools across the nation. The National competition will take place at museums and sites of historic interest throughout our nation’s capital, including:

• Mt. Vernon
• the Smithsonian National Spy Museum
• the Smithsonian National Museum of American History
• the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian
• the Goethe Institute
• the National Museum of Crime and Punishment
• the International Spy Museum
• the Newseum

JPII has established a fund to assist students who might otherwise be unable to meet registration and travel expenses for academic competitions. Contributions can be made by mail, at the JPII office, or by calling (360) 438-7600.

Pope John Paul II High School

Pope John Paul II High School provides a college preparatory education to South Puget Sound students in the rich tradition of Catholic education. JPII develops young men and women who are intellectually strong, spiritually alive, and committed to serving the needs of others. The school is located at 5608 Pacific Avenue in the former Lacey fire station building, just east of St. Martin’s University.

JPII is open to all young men and women, regardless of their faith tradition. We are committed to serving students from all economic backgrounds and provide financial assistance to families in need.