May 10, 2018
By: Dwayne Page
Smithville Elementary held its annual Spelling Bee Competitions on May 8, 9, and 10. Talented spellers vied for one of the top three spots in each grade level. The winners for each grade level are:
Kindergarten:
First Place- Leo Cortes
Second Place – Zoie Ashburn
Third Place – Aila Odom
1st Grade:
First Place- Samuel Wheatley
Second Place – Keyla Meda
Third Place – Cora Cox
2nd Grade:
First Place- Elliot Barnes
Second Place Bratten Cook
Third Place – Maggie Myrick
(photos show grade level winners with Shan Burklow)