WLMS Social Studies Academic Games Teams Take Awards

The Wellington Landings Middle School Social Studies Academic Games teams recently completed their final county competitions for the season.

The elementary team finished in second place. Individually, Jonathan Hung finished in first place and Madeline Nahom finished fifth; both qualified for the national tournament. Nicholas Kapsos finished ninth, Elijah Vilifane finished tenth and Connor Farrell received an honorable mention. They will participate in the state tournament. Other team members were Ean Chasinoff, Sam Esparza, Karen Hernandez, Arial Burks and Julie Petit-Frere.

The middle school team finished in first place. Individually, Jonah Smith finished in second place and Nicholas Caravello finished in fourth, both qualifying for the national tournament in Knoxville, Tenn. Anthony Mancusi finished seventh, Nina Lu finished eighth, Alyson Brusie finished 12th and Josh Myerson finished 14th. They will be attending the state tournament. Other members of the team include Carter Graham, Katie Gulkis, Zach Eckstein and Joey Rich.

ABOVE: The Middle School Social Studies Academic Games Team.