LSES Spelling Bee 2023

Friday, January 20, 2023

Photos by Patti Danner

The Seventh Annual Linton Stockton Elementary Spelling Bee was held Wednesday evening in the auditeria of Linton Stockton High School. Taking home the title of champion was Linton sixth-grader Janice Chen. Spelling superiority runs in Chen’s family, as big sister Julie earned the top spot in 2018 and 2019. Now in the eighth grade at Linton, Julie Chen took second place Wednesday evening. The Chen family runs the Number One Asian Cafe in Linton. A very close third place was earned by classroom champion Ivan Montgomery, who lasted through 14 rounds of the 17-round competition.

26 classroom champions begin the bee.
The rules are explained by Susan Anderson.
Third-place winner Ivan Montgomery tackles a word successfully.
Bentley Simmons, who finished fourth, spells his word in round 10.

Simmons celebrates his successful spelling.
Two-time champion Julie Chen takes a turn.
The final three: Julie Chen, left, Ivan Montgomery and Janice Chen.
Battle of the Chen sisters.
Anderson shares a proud hug with Janice Chen after her win.
LSES 2023 Spelling Bee Champion Janice Chen.