RESOLUTION CONGRATULATING ST. BARBARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL'S 8TH GRADE TEAM FOR WINNING FIRST PLACE IN THE DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE ACADEMIC CONTEST
WHEREAS, On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, De La Salle Institute had hosted an Academic Contest entitled, "IT'S GAME SHOW NIGHT!" at their Boys Campus; and
WHEREAS, The contest was for 7th and 8th grade boys and girls within the surrounding community, and over 35 schools of both Catholic and non-Catholic designation, had participated in the event; and
WHEREAS, The top six winning teams were awarded prizes for their participation as they had to answer questions with emphasis of categories of math, history, English and science; and
WHEREAS, The 8th Grade team of St. Barbara's Elementary School, located in the 11th Ward, with team members consisting of Lucas, Charlym, Alanna, and Mia, had won FIRST PLACE in this competition' and
WHEREAS, Congratulations are in order for St. Barbara School, along with the teachers, students, and principal on this tremendous victory; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That we, the Mayor and the Members ofthe City Council of the City of Chicago, do hereby congratulate St. Barbara's 8th Grade Team on winning first place in the De La Salle Institute's "It's Game Show Night" event, with best wishes for continued success;
AND, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be made available for St. Barbara School on their victory.
PATRICK D. THOMPSON Alderman, 11th Ward