From left, Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Mrs. Lori Asher poses with National Geographic Bee champion, Ben Upshaw and runner-up Joe Bohlman. (CONTRIBUTED PHOTO)

ENP STAFF REPORTS
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Seventh-grade student Ben Upshaw took first place in the DeSales Catholic School National Geographic Bee earlier this month.

The contest, held Jan. 13, is designed to inspire students to be curious about the world. Eight contestants represented grades 5 - 8.

Upshaw's answer in regards to location of the Missouri National Recreational River Water Trail was the one that put him over the top to take home the championship title. Eighth-grader, Joe Bohlman was runner up in the competition. Middle School Social Studies Teacher, Mrs. Lori Asher was the moderator for the challenge.

DeSales is eastern Niagara County’s only Catholic school, welcoming students of all faiths in Pre-School through 8th grade. For more information call 433-4870, visit www.desalescatholicschool.org or attend their Open House on Sunday.

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