Dennis is Bluffton Middle School spelling bee champ
On January 23, 15 spellers from grades 6-8 competed in the Bluffton Middle School spelling bee. An 8th grade student, Marissa Dennis, survived round after round, winning with the word “salvageable.” She qualified to represent Bluffton in the Allen County Spelling Bee. The second runner up, Elijah Lewis, will represent Bluffton if Dennis is unavailable.
Three teachers teamed up to run the bee: pronouncer Hailey Coliigan and judges Natalie Armstrong and Becky Boblitt.
Students who participated in the spelling bee were
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6th Grade Simon Phillips
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7th Grade Colton Kelly
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8th Grade Aubrey Maag
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