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2012 Battle of the Books
Forest View Elementary claims top prize
This year’s Battle of the Books featured fierce competition, intense preparation and elite sportsmanship. When the dust settled, it was the team from Forest View Elementary that returned home with the title of 2012 champions. The Forest View team, coached by Kathleen Graves and Sandy Johnston, featured the following competitors:
Megan Brinkman
Nicole Dunkak
Abby Furman
Tova Just
Iris Newlin
Alma Rostagni
Ryan Staudacher
Diya Taylor
Esme Wheeler
Caleb Wilgen
The team from Parkwood Elementary was this year’s runner up and the team from R.N. Harris finished in third place.
Congratulations to all our teams…well done!
