On February 10, 2024, Shakira Luster ’24 made history as the first African American girl to go seven for seven on board one at the IHSA Chess State Finals! Shakira, a graduate of St. Ethelereda, is captain of the Marist Chess Team and has been playing chess since grammar school. Click here to read the awesome Beverly Review article on Shakira and her journey to the state finals:
The Chess Team is now preparing for the National High School Championship in April. We are so proud of you, Shakira and can’t wait to see where chess takes you!
