Westfield Intermediate Students Win School Geography Bees

WESTFIELD, NJ — Two Westfield Intermediate School students took home the title as Westfield's school-level National Geographic Bee champions for 2017.

Dylan Ferraro, a seventh grader with Roosevelt Intermediate School and eighth grader Max Scialabba of Edison Intermediate School were both awarded the honor.

After earning the top spots at their respective schools in early January, the students are taking a written Geo Bee exam to determine if they will advance to the State Geography Bee in April.

“We wish Dylan and Max the best of luck as they await these results,” stated Westfield Social Studies Supervisor K-12, Andrea Brennan.

Runners up in the Geo Bee contest were Edison 7th grader Fiona Strout who placed second and 6th grader Ryan Gasson who earned third place. At Roosevelt, second place was won by 6th grader Zach Ashare and 8th grader Justin Shen came in third.

(Photos provided)

Photo 1 - 7th grader Dylan Ferraro with Roosevelt Intermediate School Principal Stewart Carey.

Photo 2 - 8th grader Max Scialabba being congratulated by Edison Intermediate School Principal Matthew Bolton.

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