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Ge "Johnny" Wang Tops Emory University Chinese Student/Scholar Tournament

Ge "Johnny" Wang took the high-dan first place honors at the fourth annual Emory University Chinese Student/Scholar Go Tournament on September 27 in Atlanta, GA.

 "Johnny has attended the tournament every year and this was his year to shine," said TD Jeff Kerlagon. "This is a great event at a wonderful location," Kerlagon added. "The Atlanta Go Club is very appreciative for Emory University for hosting us for the fourth year."   Seventeen players attended the Emory tournament. Matthew McCawley took 1st place in the Kyu division. "Matthew has been improving all year and he took control for top honors this year," said Kerlagon. "The real highlight of the tournament was a fine showing of Atlanta youth in the Children's Group. These young men are the champions of the future. Brandon Zhou is a strong young player. The rest of the group was attended by Ethan Zhou, Edwin Lin, Alex Lin, and Daniel Luo. Currently they are studying with Frank Luo. We look forward to their progress and wish them luck in next year's tournament." photos: right: Emory children's group (right; bottom left to right,  Alex & Ethan Zhou; top left to right, Edwin Lin & Daniel Luo); left: Emory High Dan Division winners  (Front row, left to right, Edwin Lin & Daniel Luo; Top row left to right, Darrell Speck, 2nd Place Feijun "Frank" Luo, 1st Place Ge "Johnny" Wang, 3rd Place Huan Tan, Tony Cha).