The team of 4th- and 5th-graders, coached by Media Specialist Kathy Anglin and 5th grade teachers Dallas Thompson and Kelly Kennedy, was also awarded the best team essay in the elementary school division for the state of Georgia.
It was the first appearance for Centennial Arts Academy in the state championship.
For more on the Helen Ruffin Reading bowl, go to http://www.dekalb.k12.ga.us/hrrb/.
Team members are:(bottom row from left to right) Conner Kiesel, Marisa Woo, Amy Nguyen, (2nd row from bottom from left to right) Jocelyn Nguyen, Simone Stuart, James Michael Harrison, (2nd row from top, from left to right) Ben Jessup, Wiley Hickerson
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