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1998 MSSC Photos: Pre-Tournament Page 2

One of the official first place plaques.

Students excitedly milling around the Hasbro game table.

Students checking out the giant score charts.

Before the games began, Bill Coughlin warmed up with his daughter, Jessica (a Runkle School player). She is discussing the marvels of bluffing.

St. Mary Star of the Sea teacher and coach, Erin Digrande looks over her school's profile on the Internet Correspondent's laptop.

Mrs. Digrande coaching her students before the games begin.

Springfield Civic Center Welcoming/Registration Lobby.

Patty Hocker, NSA staff member, registering students.

Ben Lyons, Alexandra Williams (MSSC interns), and Patty Hocker.

Joe Edley and Gregg Foster planning a strategy for the giant score cards.

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