KC students awarded at academic games
The Karns City students, who received medals for the Academic Games League of America's Tournament, are, from left, Ashley Maurer, Brooke Griffith, Caleb Sapp, Brock Dittman, Mason Bell and Liam Rodgers.
U.S. history knowledge of presidents put to test
Students of Karns City Area School District brought home an array of awards from the Academic Games League of America’s National Tournament in Knoxville, Tenn., last month, with one placing first in the nation.
Mason Bell, an eighth grade student at Karns City, was the Middle Division National Champion in the presidents competition at the Academic Games League of America's Tournament last month. Submitted Photo
A parade of firetrucks and sign-holding community members greeted the victorious scholars as they arrived home April 26.
Terry MacKrell, gifted coordinator for the district, said 17 students in fourth through 12th grades competed in games revolving around U.S. presidents, propaganda and the theme of the Gilded Age.
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