Dateline: November 2, 2006

Hedley math/science teams win in Lubbock

Hedley’s first chance to show what their mathematics and science teams can do this year turned into a rousing success as they competed last Saturday in the Coronado Invitational Academic Meet in Lubbock.

The Calculator Applications team won first place among competing 1A-3A schools and came away with four medals.

In the senior division, Ruth Anne Howard placed second, and Betty Cruz placed third; and in the sophomore division, Amber Burnam placed second, and Skyler Conatser placed third.

Not only did they place first as a team, but they beat some stiff competition.

“If this is any indication of the team we’ve got, I’m looking to see us in Austin at the state meet in May, because we beat O’Donnell and Plains, two regional powerhouses,” said team coach Linda Rowland. “I’m very proud of the way our kids competed.”

Justin Kellas was seventh in the senior division of the contest as well.

The Science team also won first and brought away seven total medals.

In age division competition Jonathan Edmonson (Junior division), Peter Howard (Sophomore division), and Dylan Pettit (Freshman division) all came away with gold medals; and Edmonson also struck gold as the overall Chemistry champion at the meet.

Brayden Bennett (3rd Senior division), Kristen Dwight (2nd Junior division), Skyler Conatser (3rd Sophomore division), and Kailee Burton (5th Freshman division) also placed.

Hedley’s next meet is November 18 at Lubbock High with meets also scheduled in January and February at Stinnett, Canadian, and Idalou. The math and science teams also will compete in the Texas Math and Science Coaches’ Association State Meet in San Antonio during spring break.