Book Sense Benson Middle Wins Book Battle for Third Year SMITHFIELD-- For the third year in a row, Benson Middle School earned the top spot at the annual Johnston County Schools Battle of the Books competition, March 2. In all, a total of 127 middle school students from the district's 12 middle schools participated in this highly competitive event. During each game, students answered a series of 8 questions on 20 books read during the year. The following teams won the competition: 3rd Place (with a total score of 112 points was a tie between North Johnston Middle School and Cleveland Middle School Cleveland Middle Team Members: Easton Edwards Amanda Ennis Emily Hanline Matthew Hayes Christian Hoskins Kayleigh Jernigan Jessica Littleton Dakota Morgan Arial Nikas Alex Stevens Katie Strickland Mary Beth Tew Coaches: Paula Fish Beverly Littleton North Johnston Middle Team Members: Sarah Barnes Robyn Bell Gavin Daniels Trey Dorman Corey Ferguson Michael Hatcher Hannah Nicholson Erin Pope Jackson Shearin Amber Walston Patrick White Coaches: Emily Vann Vicki Verrill 2nd Place (with a total score of 116 points) Smithfield Middle School Team Members: Brandon Allen Katie Cook Boe Juarez Muriel Lasater Nat Mills Keifer Morris Jay Pearson Kate Pearson Martin Sanchez Caroline Tobin Colin Vaughn Coach: Michael Cochran Chuck Johnston 1st Place (with a total score of 135 points) Benson Middle School Team Members: Daniel Dunn Mary Emran Priscilla Martinez Marcus Storms Melissa Williams Zachary Williams Coach: Sherry Williams The winning team, Benson Middle School, now advances to the Central Regional Battle of the Books competition to be held in Wake County on April 8. Congratulations to all the teams!
