Several students from Rutherford County elementary and middle schools competed and placed last week at the Junior Beta National Convention that was held in Savannah, Ga.
Central Magnet School
- Bryan Dowell placed fifth for sixth-grade Social Studies.
- Breana Yodis ninth in sixth-grade science.
McFadden School of Excellence
- 1st place- Avery Stojakovic for the essay “Elvie McFadden was a True Beta”
- 3rd Place- Group Talent (Alice in Wonderland)
- 4th Place- Quiz Bowl Oral rounds, 1st place on written test
- 6th Place- Banner
- 6th Place Technology (http://youtu.be/1vt47gg3-Lo)
- 7th Place- Tower of Power
- 10th Place- Songfest
- Overall Award- “The School to Watch” - McFadden inducted 129 members, dominated the Tennessee convention in November placing in 17 categories, and qualifying for 13 competitions at nationals
Rockvale Middle School
- Ryan Maier placed second in Division 2 Social Studies for seventh-grade.
Top photo: McFadden's delegation poses for a group photo in Savannah
McFadden students perform during the Songfest competition