Author: Victoria Xie

  • Young Lions Tournament Recap

    The weekend before last, the American Go Honor Society (AGHS) held the final round of its annual Young Lions Tournament! Six years ago, AGHS spearheaded its first Young Lions Tournament, aimed toward North American players under the age of eighteen. This year, there were over eighty young participants, who were split into ten divisions. Players…

  • AGHS Announces Its First Social Media Video Contest

    AGHS Announces Its First Social Media Video Contest

    AGHS is announcing its first-ever Social Media Video Contest! Do you like video editing, or are you interested in creating your first video? As a participant in AGHS’s Social Media Video Contest, you will be asked to create an educational video in the format of an Instagram reel that promotes the game of Go. Examples…

  • American Go Honor Society Announces 2025-26 Officer Team

    American Go Honor Society Announces 2025-26 Officer Team

    The American Go Honor Society (AGHS), a youth-run organization that organizes Go events and activities for players in North America, is excited to announce its fourteenth anniversary. This year, we’re hosting new tournaments, expanding our outreach, and focusing on creating an engaging environment for players across North America. Below are the new and returning officers…

  • AGHS Announces 2025-2026 Officer Applications

    AGHS Announces 2025-2026 Officer Applications

    The American Go Honor Society (AGHS) is excited to announce officer applications for the 2025-2026 school year.  The AGHS seeks motivated and talented high schoolers who share its mission of spreading and popularizing Go among youth in the English-speaking world. Open positions include two media marketing managers (either design- or writing-focused), a treasurer, a vice-president,…

  • AGHS Announces Creative Writing and Art Contest, With $150 in Prizes

    AGHS Announces Creative Writing and Art Contest, With $150 in Prizes

    AGHS is proud to announce its 2024 Creative Writing and Art Contest. All Go players in North America are eligible to participate. Any artistic or writing medium, such as short essays, poems, or paintings, are acceptable.  The creative piece must address or relate to the experience of playing, teaching, or interacting with Go as a…