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Receiving honors at the Cherokee Nation Johnson O’Malley Indian Education awards banquet for taking first place in the Challenge Bowl competition in Di-So-Yv-i (Division four, grades 9-12) were, from left, front row: Kaytlyn Gilliam and Chellsiah Clark. Back row: Randy Cox, Blake Chandler and Eugena Graham. Each team member received a $50 gift card and a participation certificate. A team plaque was also awarded. Teachers Victor Wildcat and Karen Gillispie were also recognized for their work in teaching and preparing the students for the competition. Submitted Photo

Taking second place in the Di-So-Yv-i (Division 3 grades 6-8) bracket in the Cherokee Nation Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Challenge Bowl were, from left, front row: Amysha Trammell and Miranda Cherry. Back row: Talon Ford, Derek Cookson and Sky Wildcat. Each team member received a $40 gift card and a participation certificate. A team plaque was also awarded. Submitted Photo

Fourth place in the Cherokee Nation Johnson O’Malley Indian Education Challenge Bowl Cherokee Fire (Division 2 grades 3-5) bracket were, front row, from left: Sam Carter and Gage Wall. Back row: Emerson Thornbrugh, Cianna Long and Kayci Glover Submitted Photo