Overall, students from six area schools participated in the event:
St. Paul Catholic School (Highland)
Highland Elementary School
Highland Middle School
Grantfork Elementary School
St. Rose Elementary School (Breese)
Pocahontas Elementary School
The Knights of Columbus, Highland Council 1580, held its 40th Annual Spelling Bee Championship at their facilities on Illinois 143 in Highland on Saturday, Feb. 6. Pictured are event emcee John Genteman with the winners, from left, Daniel Wick from St. Paul Catholic School, first place; Wyatt Orender from Pocahontas Elementary School, second place; and Ella Henrichs from St. Rose Elementary School, third place. Provided
The spelling bee was open to all boys and girls up to the age of 16. Trophies were awarded to the top three winners and all contestants received a certificate of participation. The top three winners advanced to the Regional Spelling Bee. The top three winners from the regional will then advance to the State Spelling Bee. The winners were:
First place: Daniel Wick from St. Paul Catholic School
Second place: Wyatt Orender from Pocahontas Elementary School
Third place: Ella Henrichs from St. Rose Elementary School
The Knights of Columbus, Highland Council 1580, held its 40th Annual Spelling Bee Championship at their facilities on Illinois 143 in Highland on Saturday, Feb. 6. Pictured are event emcee John Genteman with the winners, from left, Daniel Wick from St. Paul Catholic School, first place; Wyatt Orender from Pocahontas Elementary School, second place; and Ella Henrichs from St. Rose Elementary School, third place. Provided
The Knights of Columbus, Highland Council 1580, held its 40th Annual Spelling Bee Championship at their facilities on Illinois 143 in Highland on Saturday, Feb. 6. Overall, students from six area schools participated in the event, including St. Paul Catholic School (Highland), Highland Elementary School, Highland Middle School, Grantfork Elementary School, St. Rose Elementary School (Breese) and Pocahontas Elementary School. Provided
