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Dixon Elementary Going Strong in New Mexico

After nine weeks practicing and studying go, students at Dixon Elementary School in Dixon, NM finished up the 2011 Spring Semester with a knock-out tournament. Everyone who participated received a copy of The Way to Go and the top three players -- Liam (1st), Brooklyn (2nd) and Emmett (3rd) -- received a copy of Peter Shotwell’sGo! More Than a Game. Shotwell’s book was chosen as an excellent tool for building skills as well as providing concise discussions on go history and culture. The awards were presented at the school’s Awards Day, May 29th, attended by students, teachers and parents. "We are much indebted to the school librarian, Ms. Maggie Durham for championing go in the school’s art program," said Santa Fe Go Club member Robert Cordingley, who ran the class. Cordingley also extended thanks to the school staff for their support, particularly Head Teacher Ms. Kiva Duckworth-Moulton and the AGF for their help with equipment and materials. - photo by Robert Cordingley