A Wrap on the Reading Bowl

The 2009-2010 school year provided for a wonderful year of the reading bowl! As in years past, the Liberty County School System had its share of the excitement. Bradwell Institute, Liberty County High School, and Joseph Martin Elementary all advanced to the Division B level of the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl February 6th.

The Division B bowl consist of the first and second place teams from the Southern Regional HRRB, Middle Georgia HRRB, and East Georgia HRRB. The bowl was held at Southeast Bulloch High School. Several media specialists from LCSS volunteered to show their support for the event.

All of the student teams participated with enthusiasm and pride. The elementary level of the competition concluded with Matilda Harris Elementary of Camden County earning first place. Our own Joseph Martin Elementary came in a close second place.

The middle level of the competition concluded with St. Mary's Middle School of Camden County earning first place. Our own Midway Middle School came in a close second place against St. Mary's at the Southern Regional Reading Bowl in Valdosta.

The high school level of the competition concluded with Houston County's Warner Robins High School earning first place. Liberty County High School was not far behind earning second place. Bradwell Institute was recognized for participation in the bowl.

Incidently, both Matilda Harris Elementary and Warner Robins High School both advanced on to win the state level of the Helen Ruffin Reading Bowl. The bowl was held March 20th as part of the Children's Literature Conference in Athens.


And so it begins again... Just as sure as the pollen is flying and covering everything in Liberty County, our school media specialists are feverishly ordering, reading, and writing questions to help prepare our student teams for next year!