Jennings County school students place at national archery competition
A Jennings County elementary school was successful at the 2019 National Archery in the Schools Program Eastern Nationals held in Louisville. More than 15,000 students participated during the event, held May 9-11.
Hayden Elementary School won the Elementary School Division, shooting 3,229 out the possible 3,600. Each of the students on the Hayden team will receive a $500 scholarship.
NASP is a joint venture between school corporations throughout Indiana and the Department of Natural Resources. The program provides international target archery training in Indianas physical education classes, as well as other classes for grades 4-12.
Local students who posted top five finishes in Louisville include:
– Elementary Bullseye: 3rd Place Elementary School Female, Brooke Nolan, Hayden Elementary
– 4th Place Middle School Male – 2-Way Tie, Aron Spencer, Jennings County Middle School