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Junior High Geography Bee Westview Junior High School reeight in thousands of schools across of Defense Dependent Schools worldcently held their annual school Nation- the nation as well as in all Department wide. al Geographic Bee. Dan Gill, the eighth grade son of Randy Gill and Janice Reed of Shipshewana, was declared the champion, winning in a field of approximately 400 students. Seventh grader Maggie McCoy, daughter of Mike and Nicole McCoy of Wolcottville, earned runner-up honors. Gill will take a written examination to determine if he will advance to the next level of competition. The top one hundred students statewide will compete at a state level bee in Indianapolis that will be held in March. The ultimate prize is the national championship in Washington, D.C. The winner at the national level will receive a $25,000 college scholarship. This is the twenty -fifth year the National Geographic Society is holding the National Geographic Bee Photo Submitted for students in grades four through Geography Bee Winner Dan Gill is on the left and Maggie McCoy is on the right. Emmatown Fabrics & Gifts Inventory Reduction Sale January 7 - 12 15% Off Storewide Empty a bolt of fabric (dress or quilt) & receive 20% Off 2125 S 600 W • Topeka, IN 46571 (in Emma Town!) Regular Store Hours: Monday - Friday 8-5, Saturday 9-3 • New Phone # 574.349.5991 The Hometown Treasure · January ‘13 · pg 7