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LES has a winner in today’s Spelling Bee

Kate Sheridan won the LES (Lakeland Elementary School) Spelling Bee today (12.14.18) by correctly spelling WRITHING.

She competed with 17 other students in grades three and four through 13 rounds and 145 words to take the trophy.  Jack Gatewood was runner-up.

Joan and Matt Gatewood with their son, Jack

Allie Morrow, LES 4th grade math and science teacher, is the head of the Spelling Bee Committee at LES.  Photos are courtesy of Kristen Newton, also a 4th grade math and science teacher.  Dr. Ted Horrell, Lakeland School System superintendent, was the word caller/pronouncer.

LES spellers  
LES spellers  
Dr. Ted Horrell with Kate Sheridan and Jack Gatewood  
Ribbons to all spellers at the end of the competitio