BHS CHESS
2008 6A State Champions!
Jane Goodall Article
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Welcome to the BHS Chess site!
Chess Practice Schedule Update
Once the season starts on Wed. Sept 27, we will be having practice from 2:30-4:30 prior to our meets starting at 5:00 pm.
Please be aware that some of the meets are away at other schools. Additional practices will be determined on a
week to week basis. I will email all of the club and team members so everyone is aware of the dates and times.
(Meet dates and times may change)
Congratulations to Yury Shulman
2006 US Open Champion!!!

Onischuk and Shulman, final match
Photos from the
BJ Armstrong and Yury Shulman Chess Tournament at BHS
History of Chess in Barrington
The Barrington High School chess program originated in 2001 by head coach Steve Condren and assistant coach Jeff Doles. In the program's four years of existence Barrington has won 3 Mid Suburban League Championships. (pictures) (group photo) (chess commercial)
Recent Article
More Information about the History of Chess in Barrington
Chess Team Awards and Accomplishments
2006 8th place State Tournament
2005 9th place State Tournament
2004 17th place State Tournament
2003 28th place State Tournament
2006 CHAMPIONS CLASS 5A (IHSA school enrollment 2500 and over)
Barringtn H.S. -- Jeff Doles, coach
Bd 1:Rishi S. Bd 2:Ben W. Bd 3:Adam L.
Bd 4:Elliott W. Bd 5:Logan F. Bd 6: Kevin K.
Bd 7:Mike G. Bd 8:Miguel M.
Alternates: David Lilien, Scott Pausteck and Andrew Schroeder
Photos from the State Tournament

Governor's Home Town Award
Awarded August 2005
The Governor's Home Town Awards Program formally recognizes community improvement efforts which depend upon the voluntary commitment of community residents and organizations. Additional information can be found at (http://www.illinoisbiz.biz/dceo/Bureaus/Community_Development/Governors+Home+Town+Awards+(GHTA)/)
Letter from the Governor's office
(/bhs/aa_folder/JeffDoles/GovernorsLetter.htm)
Images and video from Village Hall presentation to Barrington's Mayor (video), (images), Springfield (images) (letter from the board)

Above Photograph: Students receive the Governor's Home Town Award for volunteer service.
Presidential Volunteer Service Award
Awarded Spring 2005 and 2006
Americans of all ages - individual, families and groups - are answering the President's Call to Service by making a difference in their communities.
The President's Volunteer Service Award, an initiative of the President's Council on Service and Civic Participation, honors America's volunteers and encourages even more Americans to get involved. (President's Letter)
Individual Accomplishments
Rishi Sethi: 1st place North American Open, 1st place Western Open
Ben Wang: 8th place 2005 National k-12 Championships