BATESVILLE — For the third year in a row, Eagle Mountain Magnet School’s archery team found itself in Orlando, Fla., competing for a world title. For the second time in three years, the team won.
Batesville qualified for a trip to Disney World by placing first in the Arkansas National Archery in the Schools Program state tournament and second in the National Archery in the Schools Program national tournament in Kentucky.
The team score of 3,291 set the new elementary school world record, beating the previous world record of 3,287.
The team competed in the world competition Oct. 8.
Susan Parker, who is the archery team’s coach, has been a physical education instructor in the Batesville schools for more than 20 years and has coached the team since its formation in 2009.
“This is an incredible opportunity for our students and our state,” she said. “We couldn’t have done it without the strong support of the parents and the Batesville School District.”
Top elementary archer in the World was Jack Looney with a 292. Six Eagle Mountain Magnet team members were also recognized for their Top Five Finishes in their grade level. Jack Looney and Celsey Wood took first place in the male and female fifth-grade division.
Also placing in the fifth grade division was Ronnie Jeffrey in third. Sixth-grade division winners were Katie Allen, fourth place, and Natalie Craft, fifth place. Gina Mishark placed fourth in the fourth-grade division.
Three Rivers, Pages 132 on 10/30/2011