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Are You Smarter than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?

Belmont Central Elementary, in partnership with Belmont Eye, earned first place in this year’s “Are You Smarter Than a Gaston County Fifth Grader?” competition.

W.A. Bess Elementary and First Horizon finished second. Lowell Elementary and Enbridge took third place.

Several teams also received special recognition. Pleasant Ridge Elementary and GSM Services were honored for Team Spirit. Gaston Emergency Medical Services and Chapel Grove Elementary received the Most Creative Team award.

Hosted by the Gaston County Education Foundation, “Are You Smarter” is an annual event that brings together local businesses and elementary schools for a game show-style competition. Proceeds support the Ron L. Ensley and Jennie Stultz Grant for Art Education. These grants provide teachers with funding for creative classroom projects and lessons that benefit students across the district.

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A person wearing a cowboy hat holds a large pink sign with the text %22WATCH U GLOW PANDA ARE OUT!!!%22 against a dark background.
Two young girls in colorful, tie-dye shirts are standing on a stage, one with her hands cupped around her mouth as if shouting or singing.
A group of people wearing bright, colorful clothing and holding a neon-themed sign with a cat design, gathered together in what appears to be a community event or celebration.
A person with a bright green afro wig and sunglasses holds up a sign that says %2224/7 vote%22 against a dark background.
A large crowd of people, many wearing orange shirts, holding up a colorful sign that reads %22Glowing Leaders & Action%22.
A bearded man wearing a colorful, patterned hat and shirt is standing in a room with bright, vibrant colors on the walls.
A group of young people holding colorful signs and posters, appearing to be celebrating or participating in an event or activity.
The image shows a person with curly hair standing in front of a colorful background with signs displaying dollar amounts.
A group of enthusiastic people holding colorful signs and wearing festive attire, gathered in what appears to be a celebration or event.
A young woman with long blonde hair wearing a green and white patterned hat stands in front of a white wall with various posters and signs.
The image shows a person holding a smartphone and taking a photograph of another person on stage against a vibrant purple background.
The image shows a group of people gathered at what appears to be a political or social event, with one person holding a sign that reads %22Come on, vote!%22.
A smiling woman wearing an orange t-shirt with a cartoon character design stands in front of a colorful background.
A group of children in blue shirts are gathered around a table, with one child holding up a sign. In the background, there are three teams represented on boards.
A person wearing a black shirt and holding a sign is standing on a stage in front of a crowd.
A man with a long beard and a pink hat is shouting with his arms raised in an energetic, expressive manner, standing in front of a wall with text.
The image shows a person wearing a black shirt and glasses, standing on a stage with a purple background, and gesturing with their hands.
A man with a beard and long hair, wearing a gray jacket, is seated at a table in what appears to be a conference or event setting.
A man wearing a green t-shirt with a cartoon design and a pink crocheted hat is sitting at a table, appearing to be engaged in an activity.
A man in a yellow t-shirt with a graphic design is standing on a stage with his arms raised, appearing to be enthusiastically addressing an audience against a purple background.
The image shows a group of people wearing colorful costumes and hats, with one person in the center wearing a cowboy hat and a t-shirt with a bulldog logo, gesturing excitedly on a stage with a vibrant, multicolored background.
A group of people wearing blue shirts and holding signs with slogans like %22Glow motion%22 and %22Let's glow%22 are gathered in a nighttime setting, with a colorful and lively atmosphere.
A man wearing a cowboy hat and suit is singing into a microphone on a stage with colorful flags and banners in the background.
The image shows a man wearing a blue t-shirt with the text %22Glow Motion%22 holding up a white sign, while another person in a green hat stands next to him.
The image shows two individuals wearing colorful, tie-dye style shirts and holding up a white sign in the foreground, with a stage and backdrop visible in the background.
A person with vibrant, multicolored hair stands in front of a large red number 20 sign, wearing a black shirt with a graphic design.
The image shows a woman with curly brown hair wearing a blue jacket and red and white star-shaped earrings, standing in front of a chalkboard or whiteboard.
A smiling woman with dreadlocks wearing an orange shirt with a graphic design, standing in a room with colorful lights in the background.
A young person wearing a black shirt and a pink headband holds up a sign with the numbers %22230%22 written on it, standing in front of a dark background.
A group of people, some wearing colorful costumes, gathered around a table with a birthday cake and decorations in the foreground, with a large %22Awav%22 sign visible in the background.
A young person with curly hair wearing a bright yellow shirt is gesturing while standing in front of a colorful background.
A group of people, some wearing colorful outfits, are gathered around a table with a sign that says %22NEON%22 on it, in what appears to be a performance or event setting.
The image shows a man and a woman sitting together, both wearing colorful accessories and appearing to be engaged in conversation or activity.
A young woman holding a sign that says %22Softer%22 while participating in a protest or demonstration, with other protesters visible in the background.
A person wearing a black cowboy hat with a patterned design, standing in front of a colorful background.
A young girl with long dark hair wearing a yellow shirt stands in front of a purple backdrop with text.
A man in a colorful, patterned shirt stands in front of a whiteboard, gesturing with his hands, while two people in the background wear colorful hats.
The image shows a bearded man in a blue shirt being comforted by two women, one of whom is wearing a blue shirt as well, in what appears to be a classroom or similar setting.
A person wearing a green t-shirt with a cartoon character and the text %22Chapel Grove Elementary The Grove%22 on it, standing on a stage with a pink wig and glasses.
A group of people wearing colorful cowboy hats and shirts, standing in front of a green screen background.
A group of people wearing bright green shirts with a logo on stage, with a dark background and what appears to be a stage or performance setting.
A group of people, including a man and two women, are interacting with a large, black, costumed character with large eyes and an open mouth, set against a purple background.
A group of people, including a man and three women, are standing on a stage holding a colorful poster depicting a cartoon vehicle.