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St. Paul School spellers

Seventh Grader Sophia Bender was the winner at this year’s bee and will represent the school at the Columbiana County bee March 1 in the Salem High School Auditorium. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
Fifth grader Jaxson Hovanick, front, was the runner-up at this year’s bee, unsuccessfully attempting to spell “flamboyant,” and will serve as the school’s alternate for the regional spelling bee. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
The spelling bee was overseen by a panel of three judges, who indicated incorrect spellings with the traditional ring of a bell. Shown from left are Erin Willgohs, Joan Althouse and John Paul Tolson. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
The spellers were given the close attention of the assembled crowd of visitors, classmates and staff. (Photo by Morgan Ahart)
(Photo by Morgan Ahart)
(Photo by Morgan Ahart)

The annual St. Paul School Spelling Bee saw 22 students, described as “a bumper crop of spellers” by Principal Jacqueline Mumford, compete for the privilege to represent their school at the regional spelling bee over the course of seven rounds. The action began quickly with two eliminations in the first round, with the first word missed being “fuel.” The fourth round featured the most eliminations this year when seven spellers, nearly a third of the field, exited the competition followed by the fifth and final rounds with four eliminations each.

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