The Davidson Academy places fifth at national WorldQuest competition

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An instructor and four students at the United States Institute of Peace reception for the 2018 national Academic WorldQuest competition

Reception at the United States Institute of Peace, who sponsored this year's national Academic WorldQuest competition. From left to right: Josh Bahn, Alexander Alvarado, Jason Scharoun, Nikesh Mishra and Bella Noonen.

The Davidson Academy places fifth at national WorldQuest competition

Fifth-place finish marks new best for Nevada's Academic WorldQuest team

May 18, 2018
Ricky Thomas Jr.

Reception at the United States Institute of Peace, who sponsored this year's national Academic WorldQuest competition. From left to right: Josh Bahn, Alexander Alvarado, Jason Scharoun, Nikesh Mishra and Bella Noonen.

An instructor and four students at the United States Institute of Peace reception for the 2018 national Academic WorldQuest competition

Reception at the United States Institute of Peace, who sponsored this year's national Academic WorldQuest competition. From left to right: Josh Bahn, Alexander Alvarado, Jason Scharoun, Nikesh Mishra and Bella Noonen.

May 18, 2018
Ricky Thomas Jr.

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