Hixson students win Black History Bowl
Hixson High School students Nick Hill and DeShae Williams won first place in the 2015 African American History Challenge Bowl sponsored by 100 Black Men of Chattanooga. They will compete in the 100 Black Men of America’s National Championship in Houston from June 4-7.
Second place was won by the team from Tyner Academy, and Red Bank High School’s team placed third.
George named Outstanding Fisheries Scientist
Anna George, director of the Tennessee Aquarium Conservation Institute, was recognized as the 2015 Outstanding Fisheries Scientist by the Tennessee chapter of the American Fisheries Society.