And the Grand Prize Winners are: 
[names listed in order of turning in correct answer.]

OCT.  24th HIGH SCHOOL GROUP TIES:

Zachary Tyler
Ella Powers
Reid Powell
Emily Williams
​Maddie Higdon
​David Bruce

Zack, since he didn't have to drive, emailed me at 8:08 (right after Group) with the correct information as to M.C.'s identity.  The others actually waited to get home before starting their research.  The race to be first was quite cutthroat!  Methinks I may have to quit giving quotes so early in the game.

OCT. 24th EARLY ELEMENTARY GROUP:

Maddy Able
​Anni Lantagne

It took a couple of days for these intripid young students to dip their toes into the contest; however, with perserverance these two ladies discovered the answer as to the identity of this year's M.C.  Congratulations!

OCT. 26th MIDDLE SCHOOL GROUPS:

Ellie Lantagne
McKenna Stehr
Emma Clouston
Surya Miranda
Leyton Kyle
Isabella Wilson

While coming close to the steely minded determination of the high schoolers, the middle school students did give me a chance to clean up after Group before the emails started flooding in.  While some had to go back and complete missing information, by Friday evening all had turned in their correct answers.  Way to go students!

And the Group Prize Winners are:

 LATE ELEMENTARY GROUP:

Elise Buyten

Elise, working off the October Group Clue, turned in her research on Dec. 5th, qualifying her for the first Group Prize to be awarded.  Thank you Elise for sticking with the project!