RCS History Bee Dream Team Makes It to the Regional Finals – and Three History Buffs Advance to the Finals in Chicago!

Congratulations to the RCS History Bee dream team!

After advancing to the Online Regional Qualifying Exam round, where they took an online exam and competed against other schools, the five-student team took their knowledge of history to the Bridgeport Regional Finals on April 21 at Middlesex Middle School in Darien, CT, and had a fine showing.

“It was exciting to see the students fighting their nerves by tapping into their love of history and competing well,” said RCS history teacher and curriculum facilitator Amy Stern who, along with RCS social studies teacher Mike Kober, is an RCS History Bee Faculty Advisor.

How did the historians do? Three RCS students emerged as finalists. Matthew Cooper, Will Greve, and Margalit Patry-Martin, all eighth grade students, earned the chance to compete at the National History Bee Finals in Chicago June 9-12! Margalit Patry-Martin made it to the final round of the Regional Finals and earned one of eight championship medals for the evening.

What do Amy Stern and Mike Kober have to say about this year’s dream team?

“We particularly enjoyed the meal that we shared the night before the regional competition, and it was an excellent team bonding session before the big event. It will be sad to say goodbye to this year's team, though we look forward to cheering on our three finalists, Margalit, Matthew, and Will, if they choose to compete in the finals in Chicago in June.”

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Bedford, NY 10506
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Rippowam Cisqua School is a PreK-Grade 9 independent day school in Westchester County, New York. RCS offers challenging academics built on innovation, fine and performing arts, competitive athletics, wellness, leadership, service learning, and a wide selection of extracurricular activities.