13th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee
Posted February 21, 2018 at 5:47 am by Tim Dustrude
The 2016 Spelling Bee – Ted Strutz photo
The Rotary Club of San Juan Island will hold its 13th annual Spelling Bee on Thursday, March 1st at 3:30 PM at the San Juan Community Theater. Doors open at 3:00 PM.
This year’s spellers include students from Friday Harbor Elementary School, Friday Harbor Middle School, and Paideia Classical School. All island schools were invited to participate.
The contest is open to 4th through 8th graders. The first place winner will receive a trophy and a check for $100. In addition, a check for $200 will be awarded to winner’s class, and $300 to their school. Second place winner will receive a trophy and a check for $75. Their class will receive $150 and school $200. All students will receive a medal in appreciation for their participation.
Rotarians Mary Sliger and Carla Wright will serve as judges. Former Rotarian, Carol Linde will be the pronouncer. Bob Jarman will be emcee and calmer of nerves for the students.
Last year, ‘Alpinist’ was the correct spelling for Emma Mughal, an eight grader from Friday Harbor Middle School, the first-place winner.
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