READING AND WINNING

Williford Elementary - Battle of the Books Winners

Thirteen Nash-Rocky Mount elementary schools took to the stage at Nash Community College on April 30, for the 4th annual Battle of the Books.  After 25 rounds of questions on 14 novels, Williford Elementary's team emerged as the 1st place winner.  Coaches for Williford Elementary are Alice Freeman, Jane Gravely, and Nicole Neal.   

Spring Hope Elementary, coached by Amy Parker and Rene Severini, played 2 final rounds against Williford to secure their second place position.  The Coopers Elementary team, coached by Kristi Adkins and Rene Smith, won 3rd place.

Congratulations to each of these students and their coaches, as well as the teams from Bailey, Baskerville, Benvenue, Cedar Grove, Englewood, Hubbard, Middlesex, Nashville, Pope, and Swift Creek.  Every child who participated in the Battle of the Books competition was a winner for their dedication to reading.

Contributing Author, Laura Parrott