Western Pines Middle School secured second place in the county at the Social Studies Academic Games, showcasing the incredible talent and dedication of the students. With coaching from teacher Cheryl Sall, four outstanding students — Lithika Wijegunawardana, Nethuki Wijegunawardana, Wyatt Barreca and Giselle Rodriguez — have qualified for the state championships. Also, Wyatt Barreca and Lithika Wijegunawardana have earned the prestigious opportunity to compete at the national competition in Washington, D.C., in April.
