Stellar spellers

On Friday, The Truman Elementary Spelling Bee was conducted, with several students taking part in the event. Spelling Bee contestants, front row, left to right, are Shane Bunn, Tucker WIngert, Lucas Denman, Drake Baldwin, Taylar Toole and Samuel Eador; middle row, kneeling, left to right, are Andrew Arneson, Bailey Jones, Taylor Scott, Jessica Netti, Nicole Hadler, Paige Greer, Dane Lefever and Colby Smith; back row, standing, left to right, are Lauren Young, Samantha Robinson, Mallory Conner, Tori Dahmer, Regan Kannady and Trey Ast.

Winners of the Truman Elementary Spelling Bee Contest. From left to right are runner up Andrew Arneson and Spelling Bee Champion Colby Smith. The winner will be going to compete in Joplin at Missouri Southern State University on March 22.