History of "The Hornets Kings and Queens" Chess Club
Mr. Manning

- Started Chess Club in 2001-2002
" 22 active members
" 3 In-school tournaments
" Hosted match with Verity Middle School
" Club met during lunch in my classroom three days a week

- Chess Club 2002-2003
" 21 active members
" 3 In-school tournaments
" Made contacts with other schools for future chess tournaments
" Club met during lunch in my classroom three days per week

- Chess Club 2003-2004
" Expand to include grades 7-12
" 16 active members
" Meet during lunch two days per week for junior high and one day per week high school.

- Chess Club 2004-2005
" Moved to new building
" 14 Active Members grades 7-12
" Meet after school on Wednesdays
" 2 In-school tournaments
" Created First Club name: The Hornet Kings and Queens
" Created first logo
" Created first Chess Club Newsletter

- Chess Club 2005-2006
" 12 Active Members grades 7-12
" Meet Wednesdays after school

- Chess Club 2006-2007
" 10 Active Members grades 7-12
" Meet Wednesdays after school

- Chess Club 2007-2008
" Created first Chess Team
" Registered with US Chess Federation
" Registered with Ohio Chess
" Registered with Scholastic Chess
" Compete in Local and State Competitions

Fall 2007 Monroe Chess Tournament Champions:
First Place - Floyd Leitzinger
Second Place - Chandler Hymer
Third Place - William Blair

Spring 2008 Monroe Chess Tournament Champions:
First Place - David Irwin
Second Place - Wyatt Dixon
Third Place - Alex Leach

Fall 2008 Monroe Chess Tournament Champions:
First Place - Alex Leach
Second Place - Wyatt Dixon
Third Place - David Irwin

Winter 2009 Monroe Chess Tournament Champions:
First Place - David Irwin
Second Place - Alex Leach
Third Place - Israel Bravo