The Kiwanis Club of Statesboro this year awarded Kiwanis Memorial Scholarships totaling $50,000 to an also record number of graduating seniors, 25, from seven high schools in four counties.
The National Middle School Championship has over 1,250 players. Franc Guadalupe, Chief Tournament Director, says 1,260 players registered. Bill Buklis, Chief Tournament Director for the backroom (computer area), calculates that, taking out no-shows, the final player count is 1,251. After the fifth round, Saturday night, perfect scores remain in all but one section.