Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Chess Club Celebration

Ribbons, medals, popcorn, juice and applause for all ... Coal Tyee's Chess Club celebrates another successful year! A huge thank you goes to Mr. Skala, our Chess Club Coordinator, as well as Mrs. Mize and Mrs. Chapotelle for making this club possible.

The club met every Wednesday afterschool in the library and if I'm not mistaken, not a Wednesday was missed! Something new this year was the opportunity for students to view and learn from instructional DVDs narrated by Polgar, a four time women's world champion. One of the things that struck me as an observer, is just how inclusive and supportive the members of this group are.  The game of chess brought students from all the grades together to share their passion for the game.

Twenty of our students took part in this year's tournament. Special recognition goes to ...

Primary Division
Tyler R.  - 1st place
Devon C. - 2nd place
Dorian B. - 3rd place

Intermediate Division
Liam K. - 1st place
Wenddy B. - 2nd place
Devin C. - 3rd place

Alliah M., a member of the chess club shares, "I like that all the students in chess club got along and had fun.  The most important thing is to have fun,  I am really glad my my mom helped out with everything."  Briana M., also a member of the club believes, "Chess club is a very inspiring club and I think it might even change people's lives because it is a difficult game to learn and you have to believe in yourself and not give up when you are learning how to play."

5 comments:

  1. hi its Alliah mizeI read the artical its really good!!!:) well thats all bye:)

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  2. ok thanks i did Great Job alliah!!!! :)

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  3. Its Brianna I miss that school good job on the article :D

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