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• National Scholastic Art Awards announced

  Art teachers Vicki Junk-Wright, Maria Kirkland and Elizabeth Kady are very proud of all the students who entered the National Scholastic Art Awards competition. In our region, which is fifth in the nation, there were 2,200 entries. Canterbury's entries did very well securing regional awards. Gold Keys will go on to compete nationally. The awards ceremony will be held Sunday, February 12, at 1 p.m. at the Grand Wayne Center, 120 W. Jefferson Blvd. This ceremony is for both the Scholastic Art and Writing competitions. All winners are asked to attend. They will all be recognized with their entry projected on the large screen while they receive their awards. Following the ceremony, there is a reception to view the art on display at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art. The exhibit runs February 11 through April 8. Writing winners will be announced in next week's newsletter. Student artwork will also be LIVE soon in the cyber art gallery located on the school website.

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• Zhou takes state title at chess meet

  Twelve Canterbury chess players competed for a state title this past weekend in Indianapolis. Top players from around the state competed in regional events to make it to the state finals. Coach Dean did a fantastic job getting everyone ready and it showed.

  12th and Under
  Emily Tallo - 3rd

  9th and Under Championship
  Jonathan Zhou - 1st
  Ricky Lou - 2nd

  9th and Under JV
  Gavin Demerly - 4th
  Sammy Martinez -16th
  
  6th and Under Championship
  Teddy Tsai- 3rd
  Mark Alvarez - 6th
  Sam Witwer - 7th
  Sidney Short - 21st
  
  3rd and Under
  Jonathan Bowen - 4th
  Danny Martinez - 14th
  Zach Tempel - 44th
  
  The next meet is February 11 at Fishback Public Academy.

• ISSMA Strings and Instrumental Results

  Middle and High School students have been practicing their solo and ensemble performances for the past few months in preparation for ISSMA. Congratulations to everyone who spent a snowy day competing. Group I gold recipients will move on to the next level of ISSMA.

  Group I

  Austin Candor, snare drum – Gold
  Rachel Colegrove, violin – Gold
  Catherine Graham, viola – Gold
  Walter Li, cello – Gold
  Helen Lou, flute – Gold
  Alaina Richert, violin – Gold
  Benji Stroup, violin – Gold
  Sarah Stroup, violin – Gold
  String Ensemble – Gold
  (Benji Stroup, Rachel Colegrove, Hadley Todoran, Hannah Johnson, Emmy Kunce, violins; Alex Ocken, viola; Emma GiaQuinta, cello; Hanna Ye, string bass)

  Group II

  Ned Hollman, trumpet – Silver
  String Trio – Gold
  (Alyssa Czartoski, Anya Gouloff, violins; Robby Brothers, cello)

  Group III

  Peter Barker, saxophone – Silver
  String Quartet – Gold
  (Sarah Stroup, Lily Kenesey, Sarah Wright, violins; Sophia Joseph, cello)

  Group IV

  Lawrence Barker, clarinet – Gold
  Erin Belcher, violin - Silver
  Isabelle Stanley, clarinet – Gold
  Bo Geyer, trumpet – Gold
  Elise Wellman, viola – Gold

  Group V
  Emma Case, flute – Gold

• Speech Team results

  The speech team attended the Northfield High School Novice-Varsity Tournament on Saturday, January 14. The following students placed in their events:

  Jayme Gerring - 6th, Novice Radio
  Sannidhi Shuklah - 2nd place in Novice Radio
  Helen Li and Hadley Todoran - 1st, Varsity Memorized Duo
  Ginger Hoade - 3rd, Varsity United States Extemporaneous
  Brooklyn Schreier - 3rd, Varsity Oratorical Declamation, and 3rd, Original Performance
  Helen Li - 6th, Varsity Poetry

  The team would like to thank Mrs. Richert for judging. The next tournament will be held at DeKalb High School on January 21.

• Cecelia Snow selected for All State Choir

  High School student Cecelia Snow has been rehearsing for the past few months after being selected as a member of the Indiana All State Choir. This 250-voice SATB ensemble will perform at the state music conference in Fort Wayne January 20-21 under the direction of Dr. Edie Copley of the University of Northern Arizona. The concert is Saturday, January 21 at 5 p.m. at the Embassy Theater.