The Union County Spelling Bee was held in early April in the Union County High School Library.
Winners from all of the elementary schools spelling bees and the winner of the middle school spelling bee listened intently as Stephanie Walker, the District ELA Coach for Grades 3-8, pronounced each word.
Before spelling the word, some asked for a definition or for the word to be used in a sentence.
Judy Pruitt and Dawn Patelke, retired teachers who represented the Union County Retired Teachers Association (UCRTA), contributed the definitions and sentences and were the judges for the event.
After several rounds, Jaydon Battles, who is in the third grade at Sharps Chapel Elementary, and the youngest in the contest, became the county champion.
Jaydon and all of the participants received plaques and cash awards from the Union County Education Association as well as the UCRTA. Union County Public School District awarded medals.
Dr. Lauren Effler, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction, organized the spelling bee. Congratulations to all who participated.