Local Sixth Grader Has Third Place Finish In National Chess Tournament

  • Tuesday, April 29, 2014
Pictured:  Suhas Gummadi
Pictured: Suhas Gummadi

Suhas Gummadi, a sixth grader at East Hamilton, had a high finish in the 2014 National Junior High Chess Championship this weekend in Atlanta. 

Out of 212 participants, Suhas took home third place in the U1250 section.  He was undefeated, winning the first five games and drawing two games.  Since each game lasted an average of more than three hours, Suhas played over 21 hours of chess in the three days.

Student Scene
Cleveland State Holds Commencement Ceremonies
  • 5/6/2024

Cleveland State Community College held its spring commencement ceremonies on Friday in the L. Quentin Lane Gymnasium on the Cleveland State campus. Two ceremonies were held, and 290 graduates ... more

Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson Hosts Annual Superintendent’s Honors Banquet
  • 5/3/2024

Hamilton County Schools Superintendent Dr. Justin Robertson hosted the 41st Annual Superintendent's Honors Banquet on Thursday at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The Superintendent's Honors ... more

GNTC Honors Spring 2024 Graduates
  • 5/3/2024

More than 170 Georgia Northwestern Technical College students crossed the stage of the Dalton Convention Center on Thursday to the cheers of their families, friends and instructors. Vince ... more