Sixth-grader becomes WES spelling champ for third straight time

Jan. 20, 2012

Brandie Lance, a student in Andrea DeLollo’s sixth-grade class, made winning her third spelling bee in a row look effortless as she spelled the word “laborious” in the final round of competition at Watervliet Elementary School on January 20.

Runner up Alexis Dykes, a fifth-grader in Paul Travers class, gave an outstanding effort in what was a close contest to the end.

Twelve students in all, from the fourth to sixth grades, advanced to the annual school spelling bee, after being successful in classroom spelling competitions.

Congratulations to all participants for their great spelling skills:

Molly Sheldon, Grade 4

Grace Bendon, Grade 4

Jarod Bridger, Grade 4

Fiazon Sydnor, Grade 4

Ciera Neumann, Grade 5

Dylan Fumarola, Grade 5

Jared Sierra, Grade 5

Alexis Dykes, Grade 5

Brandie Lance, Grade 6

Alexandria Wehirich, Grade 6

Joey Atkins, Grade 6

Alexis Wilson, Grade 6

 

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