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JMS Student Named National Winner
in Mythology Bee Contest!
On May 5, the Disney Book Group announced that JMS sixth-grader Julia Maloney is the national winner of the Percy Jackson & the Olympians Mythology Bee. As the grand prize winner, Julia will travel with her family to Greece this summer and will meet author Rick Riordan while there.
In February, 44 students competed in the Percy Jackson Mythology Bee in the Jefferson Middle School Library. Fans of mythology and of Rick Riordan’s Percy Jackson series prepared by studying Greek mythology and using library resources. Of those 44 students, 11 went on to compete in the JMS finals, where Julia took first place. Mrs. Conaway, librarian, and Mrs. Fierle, gifted coordinator, entered Julia’s name into the national contest. Julia was chosen from among several hundred entries from schools and libraries throughout the US.
JMS Mythology Bee Finals
On Wednesday, March 11, eleven students competed in the Mythology Bee finals in the library. After several suspenseful rounds of competition, three students remained to face off for the top prize. Congratulations to runners-up Daphne Schlesinger and Patrick Boyda.
Answering all questions correctly throughout the Bee, Julia Maloney earned the first place medal. Way to go, Julia! Julia won a special winner's medal, and her name will be submitted into the national Percy Jackson Mythology Bee contest for a chance to win a trip to Greece and meet author Rick Riordan!
Mythology Bee Information Sheet with Frequently Asked Questions
On Monday, February 23rd at Round 1, thirteen students qualified for Round II of the Percy Jackson Mythology Bee. Congratulations to Patrick Boyda, Lani Cupo, Lewis Gross, Paige Harouse, Liam Hignett-Lewis, Matt Horrigan, Julia Maloney, Phil Mashek, Billy Moorhead, Alex Rangel, Brady Schaer, Daphne Schlesinger, and Amanda Vosburgh! These students will compete after school on Wednesday, March 11th. Way to go, students!
Round 1 (written): Monday, February 23
JMS Library - 3:00 - 3:30
Sign up with your literature teachers or in the library by February 19.
Round II (oral): Wednesday, March 11
JMS Library - 3:00
If you're a reader of the Percy Jackson series or a fan of Greek mythology, you won't want to miss the chance to compete in the Mythology Bee! Test your knowledge of gods and goddesses after school in the library on Monday, February 23rd during a written pre-test. Top scorers will move on to the final round on March 11th, and the winner will be entered in a national contest for a trip to Greece and a chance to meet author Rick Riordan. Sign up in the library or with your literature teacher by February 19th.
Mythology Resources
Books are available in our library, and you may find these links helpful as you prepare.
Mythweb This covers the heroes, gods, and monsters of Greek Mythology and also includes an online encyclopedia.
Encyclopedia Mythica This award-winning site covers all types of mythology, but obviously you want to focus on their Greek mythology information.
Theoi Greek Mythology This sorts information into the categories of gods, titans, creatures, and heroes. Check out their Family Tree the Greek Gods.
Rick Riordan's Website The "Explore Greek Mythology" page will lead you to excellent resources.
MythMan This is an award-winning site that sorts the major Olympains, minor Greek gods, etc.
Godchecker View 370 Gods by choosing from their A-Z list.
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