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The Marble City Raiders, from left to right, are Katie Blackbird, Gina Buzzard, Easta Rameriz, Sammy Elk and Panther Cooksey. Pictured top, is Raiders sponsor, Vickey Denny.

TAHLEQUAH, OK - The Marble City Raiders won first place in the Kindergarten through 2nd grade competition of the Cherokee Challenge Bowl held November 30, 2000 at the Cherokee Nation Complex in Tahlequah. Students answered questions about Cherokee history, culture and vocabulary.

The competition is held annually for local Cherokee students by the Cherokee Nation Johnson-O’Malley Program in an effort to preserve Cherokee history, language and culture.