Thirty two students represented the best Fourth and Fifth grade spellers from their respective schools in the Annual Club Spelling Bee sponsored by the GFWC Junior Woman’s Club of the Merchantville Area, Inc. held on Saturday, January 22, 2011 at Pennsauken High School. Seven area public and parochial elementary schools participated in the event. The top three winners advance to the NJSWC South Regional Spelling Bee on February 13, 2011.
Third place was awarded to Olivia Graff of St. Stephen School
Second Place was awarded to Jasmyne Hinson of Carson Elementary School
First Place was awarded to Cecelia Ensell of St. Peter School.
Rhonda Aleszczyk did a fantastic job in her role as Spelling Bee Chair. Everything was perfectly organized and under her direction, the Bee was flawless!
Thanks also to the following volunteers-
Judges: Arlene Minkiewicz, Carolyn Walsh, and Kelly Darland
Registrars: Cathy Mason and Melissa Delp
Student Coordinator: Emily Wood
Danique Martin: Pronouncer
Two of our members who couldn't make it contributed with signs and snacks for the contestants:
Christina Hunter and Amanda Nobile
We also sold Pretzels and Fobs to contribute to the worthy cause of Kids In Need of Desks (K.I.N.D.).
Learn more or donate at K.I.N.D. on MSNBC.com
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| First Place Winner Cecelia Ensell of St. Peter School |
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