The Wahkiakum County Eagle - Established as The Skamokawa Eagle in 1891

Students in the Chess Club at John C. Thomas Middle School picked up some trophies at a state tournament last year. The club had 15 members when teacher Joel McEntire started it in the middle of the school year. He has 25 signed up already for the coming school year. Middle school students, and even some fifth graders, are picking up the game quickly, and beating more seasoned opponents from Longview/Kelso schools. McEntire is hoping some experienced chess players in the community will join them, to teach, challenge, and just play chess with the kids. Courtesy photos.