Annual Spelling Bee

By Douglas Heckler

On Thursday, Nov. 13, St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic School held their annual Scripps Spelling Bee for fourth, fifth and sixth grade students. Students prepared for this local spelling bee by using materials provided by National Scripps Spelling Bee and Merriam-Webster.

The winner of this year’s event was fourth-grader Annie Renner.  She correctly spelled “hazelnut” to become champion. She will now advance to the county level competition to be held at the Marsh Foundation in February. Finishing first runner-up was fourth-grader Emma Hatcher, who will serve as an alternate should Annie not be able to participate.