A Man Who Knows His Place

This is an article that was passed on to me. So proud of this former student (who still has an awesome tutor...)!

Nick Katsis is a pro under the pressure!  He has shown amazing geographical knowledge as he qualified to became the finalist of Clay Middle School’s Geography Bee on Tuesday, January 27^th, 2015.  Nick then took another exam that was submitted to National Geographic and word reached Clay in February that Nick had qualified for the National Geographic Bee to be held on Friday, March 27^th at IUPUI. 

Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to encourage teachers to include geography in their classrooms, spark student interest in the subject, and increase public awareness about geography. Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and challenging test of geographic knowledge

Nick entered the preliminary round, at IUPUI, as one of over sixty students competing in the Geographic Bee.  He answered five of eight questions correctly.  Although Nick did not make it to the finalist round, he represents the top 1% in the country of all students in grades four through eight in terms of geographic literacy!  He did a great job and Clay Middle School is proud of his efforts!  Way to show your greatness, Nick!