Easton readers compete in statewide tournament

Hillary Hallett, Special to The County
2 years ago

Students from Easton Elementary School have been enjoying the Great Maine Book Tournament book list and 15 students competed in the tournament’s District Kahoot Match. 

To prepare for this match students have been reading the 20 novels from the tournament book list. They have held book talks and have been practicing at lunchtime. 

Easton students participating in the Great Maine Book Tournament include, from left, back row: Nikolai Lento, Payton Caron, Charlie Devoe, Sophia Smith, Isabella Williams, Aliyah Sponberg, Madeline Magnin and Isabella Copeland. Middle row: Kyle Russell, Colie Devoe, Luka Chege, Isabella Lagasse and Brenna Carlow. Front row: Peyton Hallett and Emily Gundy.
(Courtesy of Hillary Hallett)

Two teams competed this year, Thing 1 Team and Maine’s Students Team. After answering 27 questions, the Maine’s Students Team won the district match and will be advancing to the Northern Region Kahoot match. 

Organizers said this has been a successful program due to the donations of books from the Presque Isle Rotary Club. 

To learn more about the GMBT visit their website at https://greatmainebooktournament.weebly.com/.

Hillary Hallett is the correspondent for Easton. She can be reached by sending an e-mail to: recreation@eastonme.com or calling 551-7737.