Cossatot River High School teams attended the Regional Reading Fair at the De Queen-Mena Educational Service Co-op on February 20th.
Students presented a book to judges in either fiction or non-fiction categories.
Students used tri-fold boards or technology for the presentations. They were scored on creativity, neatness and understanding of the book, as well as, their ability to convey an interest in the book and their ability to present their project to the judges.
In the 7th grade, the first place winners were Jayden Johnson and Laci Dixon in fiction, Nahomi Ruiz in non-fiction and Gustavo Cortez and Landon Case in technology.
In 8th grade, the first place winners were Landrey Richardson and Madelyn Dixon in fiction, Falisha Harris and Madison Frachiseur in non-fiction and Brandon Moreno and Emmanuel Trinidad in technology.
In 10th grade, the first place winners were Sahari Martinez and Arely Alarcon in non-fiction and Clayton Thompson and Cody Bagley in technology.
In 11th grade, the first place winner was Yessica Vasquez in technology.
And, Christian Evans placed first in the 12th grade category.




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