On Saturday March 23rd, St. Mary Catholic Community School’s 31 chess team members traveled down to Martinsville, Indiana (south of Indianapolis) to face some stiff competition in the 2019 team chess state tournament. The students competed as teams of four and performed impressively. After nine grueling hours and six rounds of chess, the final results were announced. The chess team was ecstatic to receive a coveted top ten trophy in the 3rd grade and under division.
The 3rd and under A team consisting of John Mouser, Julian Wagner, James Raggs, and Joseph Mullally took home the 9th place trophy of more than fifty of the state’s finest teams who qualified for state. This achievement is the best chess team state finish in known school history. Not far behind them was the nearly identically talented 3rd grade and under B team who received 16th place. This team consisted of Rachel Mumaugh, Nathan Jamrosz, James Wong, and Jaxon Froglia. “All thirty-one wildcats performed very well and made St. Mary School very proud of their fortitude and perseverance,” said principal, Tom Ruiz. St. Mary’s chess team is led by Dr. Lisa Mullally.
St. Mary Catholic Community School in Crown Point was opened in 1872. The school offers grade levels Junior Pre-Kindergarten (for three year olds) 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. St. Mary School is currently accepting applications for new students. To learn more about St. Mary’s School or schedule a personal tour, visit stmarycp.org/school.