Eight Teams Went to Regionals, Eight Teams Qualified for State

Eight-Teams-Went-to-Regionals-Eight-Teams-Qualified-for-StateSt. Mary Catholic Community School’s Chess Team recently participated in the Scholastic Chess of Indiana Team Regional Tournament in Hammond. This is the biggest regional in the state with over 400 students competing from as far as Layfayette.

Thirty-five St. Mary’s students on eight teams participated in the all-day tournament. All eight St. Mary's teams qualified to advance to the state tournament at the end of March in Martinsville, Indiana. “We would have been very pleased if even just one or two teams made it to state. Having all eight teams make it was a very impressive. We’re very proud of these youngsters and their coaches,” said St. Mary’s principal, Tom Ruiz.

St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point was opened in 1872. The school offers grade levels Pre-Kindergarten through eight and is the largest school in the Diocese of Gary. St. Mary’s faculty teaches a rich curriculum supported by leading-edge technology. All students are encouraged to participate in extracurricular activities such as Academic Team, Chess Club, Math Bowl, Spanish Club, Science Olympiad, Scouts, Environmental Club, athletics and more. To learn how to apply for school enrollment or schedule a personal tour, visit stmarycp.org/school or call 663-0676.