Warren county holds First Annual Scripps Spelling Bee



The Warren County Schools held the first county wide spelling bee at Warren County High School Thursday, January 25. The competition included contestants from the fourth grade through the eighth grade. Contestants took turns spelling words and were eliminated for spelling any word incorrectly.

The two finalists were eighth graders Aliyah Brooks and Chynna Lee. Miss Brooks misspelled quarrelsome. Miss Lee then spelled the word correctly and then immediately spelled lubricant to capture the title. Miss Lee will now advance to the regional competition as the local representative from Warren County.

The judges for the event were Bunny Hunter, Emily Massey, and Emma Sinkfield. Pronouncing the words for the competition were Desherica Partlow and Freeman Elementary Assistant Principal Katherine Hinesley. Record Keeper for the event was Warren County High Secretary Belinda Kitchens.

Participants were: 4th Grade - Shanikqua Hudson, Chance Lee, Jaylan Scott, 5th Grade - Raneisha Andrews, Ahkeem Lazenby, Jontovius Tanksley, 6th Grade - Deondra Battle, Shatavia Lester, Jontavius Lowe, 7th Grade - Corterruis Johnson, Tyler Taylor, Krystle Wilburn, 8th Grade, Aliyah Brooks, Chynna Lee and Kyondra Rivers.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

good job to all yall.im going to be looking forward to see yall next year.

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