CONWAY — Four Kennett High School students have qualified to compete in the Educators Rising National Championships in Portland, Ore., June 20-23 after strong performances at the state competition held Feb. 13 at Great Bay Community College in Portsmouth.
Seniors Gabi Cubero, Sophia Mihelis, Maddie Parsons and Lydia Wiggin all finished in the top five in their respective competitions. However, they will not know their exact placements until the annual spring conference, Teachapalooza, on April 10 at Plymouth State University.
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