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3 champs, a 2nd for Farragut chess

Farragut schools’ students racked up the winnings during 2024 Harry D. Sabine State Team Tournament held in Lenoir City High School Saturday, March 23.

“Farragut primary, elementary and middle schools all won the championship,” said Qiang Zhang, president of Rocky Top Chess Club. “Farragut High School won second place.

“This is a historic time, since Farragut schools never had so great a record,” Zhang added.

Organized by Tennessee Chess Association, there were 12 teams in the Primary Level, 16 in Elementary, 12 in Middle and 16 in High School Level.

At the Primary Level, Farragut Primary School’s team, PR Dragons, scored 3.0. They consisted of Chloe Dong, Jason Xu, Joyce Hu, Michael Gui and Sophia Fan.

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Farragut Primary School’s ‘Sock Hop’ Finley’s Dance

Poodle skirts and Pink Ladies jackets set the scene for Farragut Primary School’s “Sock Hop” Finley’s Dance, which took place on school grounds Saturday, April 20.

Families enjoyed treats, browsing through FPS’s spirit wear and sunglasses, inflatables, some dancing and Smiley Swirl ice cream on the warm, sunny day.

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