Two teams work out the answer to a question during the Grade School Scholar Bowl Tournament hosted by the MD Scholar Knights. Stephen Gramlich, ’09 and former Scholar Knight, reads the questions, current Scholar Knights Thomas Antonacci and Quinton Huelsmann keep the time and the score for the match.

The Mater Dei Scholar Bowl team and its moderator Mr. Scott Timmermann hosted its annual Grade School Scholar Bowl Tournament on February 4. Twenty-seven teams participated in the event from grade schools throughout Southern Illinois. Mater Dei Scholar Knights read questions, kept score, and assisted teams throughout the tournament. Members of the Mater Dei Student Council sold concessions for the tournament. The trophies were provided courtesy of Hardee’s.

Earning first place in the grade school tournament was St. Clare, second place was St. Rose, third place was Triad, and in fourth place was All Saints Academy. The consolation championship was won by Our Lady Queen of Peace.