St. Francis Solano wins academic decathlon competition
For lo these many years, the Diocesan schools of Sonoma and Napa counties have met on the first Saturday of March to compete in an Academic Decathlon. So it was with measured grace and unbound enthusiasm that, once again, St. Francis Solano School competed against four other Diocesan schools on Saturday, March 5. Students were tested on logic skills, critical thinking, fine arts, current events and specific subjects such as science, math, social studies, language arts, and religion.
The St. Francis team placed first in the Logic Quiz and second in the SuperQuiz which are both team events. St. Francis also placed in seven of the eight individual categories. These total scores were then compiled, placing them in first place overall for the 2011 Academic Decathlon of Santa Rosa. The next step for the team will be competing in the State Academic Decathlon on May 7 in Sacramento.
Team members are: Jack Biaggi, Clay Dunkle, Brad King, John Lokey, Shane Lounibos, Brian Martin, Jenny Nova, Gavin Orr, Katie Perdue, Linda Zvarcova. The team was coached by teacher, Michelle Momsen, with help from other staff members.
