County Spelling Bee contestants set as MES, Dodson crown champs

Malta Elementary School held their preliminary spelling bee last Tuesday in Malta ahead of the Phillips County Spelling Bee (which will be featured in next week's PCN.) Pictured are, back: Phillips County Superintendent of Schools Darlene Kolczak. Front, l to r and how they placed: Branton Moore (Alt.), Sidney Meyer (top 5), Jeslyn McCorkle (top 5) , Braydon Rhoads (champion), Hailey Judd(top 5), Bohdi Brennen (top 5) and Stockton Oxarart (Alt.)

Dodson School held their preliminary spelling bee last Wednesday in Dodson to decide who would represent the school in the County Spelling Bee. Pictured are (back, l to r): Junior Stiffarm, 1st place, Kelly Fox, 2nd, Alex Werk, 3rd, Kataya Flansburg, 4th and Emma Cole, 5th. Front row are alternates Lindsey Fetter and Mason LoneBear.