Guild takes chess to new level at Hillsboro High
By: Don Ratzlaff
02/01/2007
The student-led chess movement at Hillsboro High School recently made its next big move. No longer simply an informal pursuit with occasional school-wide tournaments, the movement that began about two years ago has reached “official activity” status with the formation of the Hillsboro Chess Guild.
As a recognized activity with 24 members-22 boys and two girls-Hillsboro High is now qualified to compete against other schools in tournaments sponsored by the Kansas Scholastic Chess Association.
Little more than a month after forming, the fledgling team has already competed in two tournaments. This past Saturday, the team qualified its first player, Michael Christian, for the state tournament March 10 in Wichita.
Prior to entering its first tournament, the guild elected officers, ordered team T-shirts and worked on criteria that could enable them to earn a letter in chess.
“I’m so proud of these guys and the leadership they’re showing and the interest and their dedication,” said Janet Whisenhunt, a staff member in the Wiebe Media Center who agreed to be the faculty sponsor.
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Excellent! Kansas is great with chess