County Spelling Bee Winners Announced

The annual district spelling bee sponsored by The Chattooga Education Association was held virtually this year due to COVID-19. First through eighth grade students from Leroy Massey Elementary, Lyerly Elementary, Menlo Elementary, and Summerville Middle School participated.

First grade participants: Jerric Hilburn, Cason Gill, Avery Durham, Keegan Koonce, Abel Minervini, Daniel Moseley, Brenleigh Nelson, Emily Nixon, Leonardo Paredes, Addyson Tucker, Genesis Villatoro, and Jaylen White

1st place: Cason Gill (LES)
2nd place: Abel Minervini (MES)
3rd place: Brenleigh Nelson (LMES)

2nd grade participants: Samir Alfonso, Cainsley Brazelton, Rosalee Hammond, Henry Housch, Will Maddux, Aubriee Noles, Michael Parke, Serenity Pettit, Lottie Housch, Julian Rosales, and Christian Wolford
1st place: Michael Parke (LMES)
2nd place: Julian Rosales (LMES)
3rd place: Serenity Pettit (LMES)

3rd grade participants: Maddux Baker, Andrew Dilbeck, Julius Garrett, Kylin Graham, Kali Johnson, Sawyer Lutz, Kamden Rader, Parker Thomas, Nate Thompson, Lake Malone, and Jashiya Wooten
1st place: Andrew Dilbeck (LES)
2nd place: Parker Thomas (LES)
3rd place: Julius Garrett (LES)