Nc’s Chess Club Tourney Winners

The North Central High School Chess Club took top honors in a local seven-team chess tournament on Feb. 11.

Following NC in competition was Gonzaga Prep. Rogers and Mount Spokane High finished tied for third, a team of four home-school students were fourth, and Chewelah and Cheney finished sixth and seventh.

There were 44 students participating in the challenge, which was held at NC.

For the Indians, Tyler Ross, Chris Sheridan, Jay Xiong and David DiPalermo finished with a combined record of 10 wins, one loss and one tie. Ross, Sheridan and Xiong all had perfect records.

Ross won the individual championship.

Their scores were submitted for statewide rating. The state chess championships will be held at Shorecrest High School in Seattle at the end of the month.

Evening of excellence

Riverside High School will be celebrating academic excellence with its seventh annual Evening of Excellence on Tuesday.

The celebration of academic excellence will recognize more than 300 students. The program will run from 5:30 to 7 p.m. For more information call 292-0210.

Bingo night at Mead High

Mead High School’s senior class is sponsoring a bingo night at the high school on Friday from 7 to 9 p.m. in the west cafeteria.

The money will go to the senior class. For more information call 465-7027.

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