Congratulations to Riya S. '29 for claiming this year's Spelling Bee title for Canterbury School. Last year's winner Paul S. '26 finished runner-up.
“All of the spellers did a fantastic job up there in the spotlight -- it is not easy to withstand that kind of pressure, and I am so proud of our students for their performance,” shared Mrs. Smith.
Of the fifteen participants, it came down to Riya and Paul battling through several rounds. Ironically, Riya was given the word 'checkmate' to win the bee. Both participants will now move onto the Lee County Spelling Bee, hosted by Three Oaks Elementary. Competition date and time is to be determined.