Washington Conference hosted the union level challenge of the Bible Achievement Program where young people in grades five through ten memorize selected portions of the Bible.

This year each six-member team—plus an alternate—memorized the book of Matthew. All teams participate in an area level challenge where a score of 90 percent is needed to achieve first place. Teams who achieve first place are eligible for advancing to the conference and union levels.

A record 16 teams attended in Washington; 13 teams earned division level eligibility. They joined the ranks for the national part at Andrews University, to make the highest total yet—45 teams. All 13 teams representing the NPUC achieved a first place rating.

This is the sixth year for the Chehalis Mountaineers to participate and the fourth year to receive a first place distinction at the division level.