Charles school system holds chess tourney

Charles County Public Schools held its annual winter chess tournament Feb. 10 at Henry E. Lackey High School.

There were 165 students competing in the tournament which was under the direction of Felix Cummings. Students in kindergarten through 12th grade participated with each receiving a certificate and medal for taking part in the tournament. Each division had a top scorer — or champion.

The following students earned the champion award for their respective grade-level division:

• Maia Rivera, kindergarten, Dr. James Craik Elementary School;

• Shivam Nayak, first grade, Dr. Samuel A. Mudd Elementary School;

• Alexander Trout, second grade, William B. Wade Elementary School;

• Janiefher Grace Silva, third grade, Indian Head Elementary School;

• Alex Butson, fourth grade, Malcolm Elementary School;

• David Trout, fifth grade, Wade;

• Carlos Borders, sixth grade, Theodore G. Davis Middle School;

• Lionel Saravia, seventh grade, Mattawoman Middle School;

• Riley Kim, eighth grade, Mattawoman;

• Jonathan Fitzhugh, freshman, North Point High School;

• Mason Truesdell, sophomore, Maurice J. McDonough High School;

• Alfred Johann “A.J.” Cruz, junior, Westlake High School; and

• Jason Evans, senior, Thomas Stone High School.