Congratulations & Kudos to CCC Rising Stars
NM Frankie Newton (2246) continues to reign as the undisputed 2003 CCC Overall Champion having won 1st Place in 9! of 11 Wendy's 5 rounders contested in 2003! (We're not worthy!!)

Daniel Tapia's first published rating on 04/00 was 773?! The repeat NC Scholastic Champion recently cracked the 2150 mark with a current rating of 2159! He will surely be the CCC's next Master!
Michael Curcuru's rating on 12-02 was 1811. After competing in the Top Sections of major tournaments all over the country this past year, his current rating is 2054!

Bernard Baker's chess career began on 04/02 with a rating of 1471. In less than 2 short years he now competes in the Top Section with a Class "A" rating of 1851!

Ankit Jivan has jumped two full classes in one short year. On 12/02 his rating was 1248. He now sports a Class "B" Rating of 1649!

Tim Chen holds the record for "most points gained in 2003." On 12/02 his rating was 1059. His current rating is 1591!

Laura Lee, in an effort to improve her skill level, requested that she be "paired with higher rated players." On 12/02 her rating was 916. Her current rating is 1453! (You go Girl!)
Honorable Mention
Back over 1800
Jon Pietras 1802
Breaking 1700
Ken Ivens 1774
Danesh Dadgar 1712
Back over 1700
Mike Eberhardinger 1708
Breaking 1600
Jim Ulaky 1607
Breaking 1500
Winfred Gatlin 1541
Clyde Plyler 1503
Breaking 1400
Tom Chen 1491
Back over 1300
Sean Villone 1312