Ethan George is a Junior at Washington High. He is a part of the WHS Chess Club and will be next year’s President. George is also a role model for others in his chess club and a great learner.
The game of chess is a sport which requires will, memorization, focus, motivation, and creative thinking skills.
Washington students debate the use of competitive chess titles for women, with some arguing they are key in reducing the gender disparity, while others believe they imply that women are incompetent.