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Scholar Knights Compete at Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament

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On Saturday, March 4, the Scholar Knights competed in the 34th annual Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament.  While the Knights finished third in pool play with a 3-2 record, they did not advance to the playoff for the state title. In round one, the Knights faced their South Central Scholastic...   Read More

“The Knight” Earns Golden Dozen Award

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At the 2017 Southern Illinois School Press Association (SISPA) Convention held on February 22 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, The Knight yearbook earned the prestigious Golden Dozen Award.  This award recognizes the 2015-2016 Lights, Camera, Action yearbook as one of the twelve best at the convention.  The 2015-2016 editors were...   Read More

“The Lance” Earns Blue Banner Award

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At the 2017 Southern Illinois School Press Association (SISPA) Convention held on February 22 at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, The Lance newspaper earned the Blue Banner Award, recognizing overall excellence for the October 2016 and December 2016 issues.  The 2016-2017 editors are Amber Litteken (Editor-in-chief and editorial page), Sarah Maller...   Read More

Scholar Knights Win Clinton County Tournament

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On Tuesday, February 28, the Scholar Knights won the annual Clinton County Scholar Bowl Tournament with a 3-0 record against Carlyle, Central, and Wesclin. In match one against the Carlyle Indians, the Knights outpaced the Indians to win 390-10.  In match two, the Scholar Knights faced the Central Cougars.  Trailing...   Read More

Scholar Knights Win MEQL Championship

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On Thursday, February 23, the Scholar Knights faced their toughest challenge of the season, as the top four teams in the Metro East Quad League squared off in a round-robin tournament to determine the Metro East Quad League Champion. In match one, the Scholar Knights faced the determined Althoff Crusaders. ...   Read More

Indoor Percussion Earns 4th at WGI Competition

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After advancing to the finals, the Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned 4th place at the Winter Guard International (WGI) regional competition held at Francis Howell High School on Saturday, February 25.  Pictured with the trophy are (left to right) Sarah Maller, Amber Litteken, Zach Honor and instructor Mr. Matt Murphy.

Indoor Percussion Places 3rd at MCCGA Competition

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The Mater Dei Indoor Percussion earned 3rd place in Class Scholastic A at the Mid Continent Color Guard Association (MCCGA) competition held at Edwardsville High School on Saturday, February 18.

Knights Compete at IHSA Swimming Sectionals

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Adam Seger of Highland (left) and Otto Stark of Breese (right) competed in the IHSA Swimming Sectionals on Saturday, February 18.  In the 50 freestyle, Adam earned 10th with a time of 23.31 and Otto Stark earned 11th with a time of 23.53. Otto also earned 6th and medaled in...   Read More

Scholar Knights Advance to Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl State Tournament

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On Saturday, February 18, the Scholar Knights won the 34th Annual Illinois Masonic Academic Bowl Class 2A Sectional Tournament with an undefeated 6-0 record for the day!  In pool play, the Knights defeated the following opponents: Gibault 310-180, Vandalia 320-160, Greenville 290-230, and Nashville 320-170.  As a result, they advanced...   Read More

Students of the Quarter – Second Quarter

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The administration and faculty are pleased to announce the Students of Quarter for the second quarter.  Please join us in congratulating these students and their families! Senior Trever Johnson, the son of Ken and Lisa Johnson of Bartelso.  Throughout his academic career, Trever has enrolled in the English, mathematics, and...   Read More

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