Chess is the gymnasium of the mind. – Blaise Pascal

Chess helps you to concentrate, improve your logic. It teaches you to play by the rules and take responsibility for your actions, how to problem solve in an uncertain environment. – Garry Kasparov

Congratulations to The Banana Squad!  
The Banana Squad was St. Francis Xavier School's Battle of the Books Champions!  Click on the above America's Battle of the Books to see more pictures!