TMP

Every year, students participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee, one of the nation’s oldest and most iconic competitions.

They progress from the classroom to cafeteria or auditorium, just as millions of other students have done before them.

An average of 11 million students a year, participate in spelling bees.

The TMP-M JH Spelling Bee winner was Delaney Staab with Jensen Brull, Karlyn Rohr, Kadrian Ayarza and Harlie Schmidt following in succession.

Staab took the first-place medal with the word container. From start to finish, the competition took 38 minutes.

The top four participants will compete at the Ellis County Spelling Bee on Jan. 29. Harlie Schmidt, alternate, will attend the Ellis County Spelling Bee if one of the other participants is unable to attend.

Improving spelling, increasing vocabularies and developing correct English usage will aid students the remainder of their lives.