The Burlington School Spelling Bee was on Jan. 18. Students in grades first through eighth competed. Kiley Feely recited words to the students from a pre-selected list. Students were asked to repeat the word and spell it in front of a panel of judges, and an audience of students and parents. Some students appeared to be a bit nervous but others were excited about the competition.

There were eight students, two from each division, who were able to spell their way to victory. The first- and second-grade champion was Cash Dotson, and in second place was Harlee Taylor. The third- and fourth-grade winner was Payton Dillman with Hudson Feely in second place. In the fifth- and sixth-grade division Harley Smart was the champion and Briggs Jewell was runner-up. Finally, in the junior high division, Jackson Feely was the winner, and Nancy Klippenstein ended as runner-up. Way to go spellers!