NORWICH – Beginner archery enthusiasts were honored recently after successfully completing an instruction course at Mayhood’s Sporting Goods, located on state Rte. 12.

Pictured are, from left: Nicholas Mooney, Kaitlyn Decker, Jackson Webster, Matthew Yacano, Ian Benedict and Elizabeth Mayne.

Mark Becht of Norwich, who manages the store’s archery department, was the instructor for the 10 week class. The entry level archers learned the fundamentals of the sport - from stance to equipment - and continually worked to improve their scores.