Paris in the 16th century wealthy Gondi family, for example, came to Paris at the invitation of Catherine de Medici; through her influence, one Gondi was soon named Marechal of France, and another was made the bishop of Paris. During most of the 16th century, the Kings of France kept Paris under their close personal control, and greatly reduced the power of the merchants and leaders of the guilds, who had previously played a large part in governing the city. The Provost of the merchants of Paris was elected by the merchants, but he could not take office until he was approved by the King.
St. Croix USVI Country Day School on the Country Day campus. St. Croix Country Day School was a member of the St. Croix Interscholastic Athletic Association, and competed in a vast array of sports throughout the year. Fall Winter Spring SCCDS has had notable success in varsity soccer, winning five of the last six St. Croix championships (from 2003–2008). The varsity volleyball teams are perennially among the leaders on island as well. Other competitions include Quiz Bowl and Science Bowl. Country Day has won the last six Virgin Islands territorial Quiz Bowl championships from 2003 to 2011, and has competed in the New Orleans national competition