Linton-Stockton Elementary School Spelling Bee Jan. 17 2018
Sunday, January 21, 2018
By Patti Danner
The top speller from each classroom at Linton-Stockton Elementary School competed Wednesday evening in the annual LSES Spelling Bee.
Each student received a certificate and medal for competing, and the winner and runner-up received additional certificates and a trophy as well as a one-year online subscription to Britannica Online for Kids from the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
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26 students began the spelling bee with high hopes
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Pronouncer Brittney Lynn with judges Pam Puckett, Brooke Feaster and Jon Preble. Also pictured is committee member Susie Wimmer.
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Emberly ponders her choices before correctly spelling her word.
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Madison confidently spells her word out.
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Taryn is a natural at spelling.
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Kruz was confident while spelling his word.
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Dad James Forker smiles with kids Audri and Bladen during a break in the action.
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Emberly tells mom she's having fun!
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Janice gave her sister Julie a run for her money.
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Oliver nailed his word.
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"Smart. S-M-A-R-T."---The trait that spelling bee contestants shared.
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Audri knows her stuff.
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Rayden had a great time at the spelling bee.
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Elijah knew almost of his words.
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Bladen is a very talented speller.
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Alexander is a spelling whiz!
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The competition grew fierce by Round 8.
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By Round 9, just Julie Chen and Michael Auberry were left.
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Julie Chen out-spelled them all!
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Alexander Lee and a very proud mom bundle up to head home.
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Round 7
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