Students from across the Foothills School Division (FSD) competed in the first-ever Open Chess Tournament yesterday (May 14).
The event showcased students' ability to strategize and apply critical thinking skills while they battled for a checkmate.
Students from École Secondaire Highwood High School, École Secondaire Senator Riley, and Notre Dame Collegiate competed in a series of five-round matches throughout the tournament.
Rylan Morrow from Notre Dame Collegiate took gold, while Nathaniel Gregory from Highwood placed second.
Students from Highwood and Senator Riley battled for bronze, with Highwood’s Liam Strom securing the final spot on the podium.
The tournament was possible with the support of Amanda Caporicci-Urovitch, William Weatherall, and the Highwood High administration team who helped plan, coordinate, and launch the event.