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Newport News students win regional Battle of the Books

Elementary and middle school students represented Newport News in the annual Battle of the Books competition March 26 in Williamsburg. Booker T. Washington Middle School took first place in the regional competition.

For more information, contact

Karen L. Gill 757-926-1350 | kgill@nngov.com

NEWPORT NEWS, Va. 2010 Apr 23

The competition provides a way for students to have fun with books, while encouraging reading and promoting reading comprehension. Children in the elementary and middle school divisions read 15 books and answer questions based on the books.

The Newport News Public Library System plans and coordinates the annual Battle of the Books program for schools in Newport News. Library staff members read 30 books and write questions that are used to help schools practice in weekly mock battles. Practice sessions familiarize students with the conditions of the battles, acquaint them with the buzzer board, and familiarize them with the format of the questions.

The following elementary schools participated in the 2010 Battle of the Books: Epes Elementary, General Stanford Elementary, Greenwood Elementary, Hilton Elementary, Kiln Creek Elementary, Riverside Elementary, Saint Andrews Episcopal School and Warwick River Christian School.

Saint Andrews Episcopal School was the winning elementary school from Newport News. The team’s coach is Elizabeth Broderick. Team members are Margaret Dillman, Erika Gwynn, Heather Natterer, Alexis Outlaw, Jenna Spracher, Honor Stackpole and Gabriella Crooks.

The following middle schools participated in the 2010 Battle of the Books: Achievable Dream Academy,

Crittenden Middle, Hines Middle, Passage Middle, Warwick River Christian School, Trinity Lutheran School, and Booker T. Washington Middle School.

Booker T. Washington Middle School was the winning middle school from Newport News, and the winner of the Regional Battle of the Books competition in Williamsburg. The coaches are Sue Corbett, Merry Kennedy and Kathleen Tomaino. Team members are Madison Brady, Liam Davidson, Helen Goggins, Nathan Mumford, Gavin Washburn and Isaac Sheriff.

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