Started second in the Elimination Round, Rogationist Academy of Davao came back taking the lead for good during the St. Paul National Bible Quiz Southern Mindanao Regional Finals held in SM City Davao Annex yesterday, July 13, 2014.
Over 20 schools in Southern Mindanao took part in the Elimination Round held at University of Immaculate Conception. Each school sent three representatives to compete as a team to compete in the tough and nerve-racking quiz contest. Only 10 schools moved to the Final Round namely University of the Immaculate Conception, Rogationist Academy, Our Lady of Fatima Academy, Cor Jesu College, San Lorenzo College of Davao, Colegio de San Ignacio, St. Peter’s College of Toril, Holy Cross College of Calinan, Holy Cross of Sasa, Holy Cross of Sasa and Holy Cross of Malalag.
The contest consisted of three rounds of questions. Questions are announced by the emcees in English and appear on the screen.
Rogationist Academy of Davao accumulated a total of 40 points. Our Lady of Fatima Academy took second place with 34 points while San Lorenzo College of Davao grabbed the third spot with 32 points. The top three teams won certificate of recognition and cash prize.
Rogationist Academy will compete for the 17th St. Paul National Bible Quiz Battle of the Champions to be held on September 14, 2014 at the SMX Convention Center, Pasay City.
The contest was organized by The Society of St. Paul Phil-Macau Province to encourage students to study the bible and give them the opportunity to meet youngsters from other schools and win valuable prizes.
Photos courtesy of St. Paul National Bible Quiz Official Facebook Page
