Kingswood Oxford Middle Schooler Advances in Geography Bee

Seventh-grader Matthew Marottolo placed first in Kingswood Oxford Middle School’s Geography Bee on Jan. 7, and will now continue on to statewide competition.

Marottolo, the son of Elisa Griego and Paul Marottolo of Wethersfield, was the top finisher among 11 finalists from the entire Middle School. Tom Betts ’19, son of Michael Betts and Eileen Godbout of Wethersfield, and Calvin Beck ’19, son of Jonathan Beck and Jodie Sprague of Tolland, came in second and third, respectively.

In the next round of the competition, which is sponsored by the National Geographic Society, Marottolo will take a statewide written exam.

The other finalists in KO’s Geography Bee were Ned Blanchard ’19, Eryk Jones ’19, Josh Leshem ’19, Ethan Levinbook ’20, Ahana Nagarkatti ’21, and Jacob Scheinblum ’21, all of West Hartford, and Garrett Mastella ’21 and Clarisa Merkatz ’19 of Farmington.

Kingswood Oxford has long been known for educating clear, confident communicators; resourceful problem solvers; and innovative and ethical leaders. For information about September 2015 enrollment, contact the Admissions Office (860-727-5000). Only those applications received by Feb. 2, 2015, will be eligible for merit scholarships, for which financial need is not a prerequisite.

Photo caption: (From left) Tom Betts ’19 of Wethersfield, Matt Marottolo ’20 of Wethersfield, and Calvin Beck ’19 of Tolland were the top three finishers in Kingswood Oxford Middle School’s Geography Bee. Marottolo, who placed first, will now compete in a statewide written exam.