The Porter County Spelling Bee took place on Wednesday night at Ben Franklin Middle School in Valpo. This was the 25th annual spelling bee sponsored by the Sunrise Kiwanis. Fifty-seven fourth and fifth graders from thirty Porter County schools participated in the event.
The students stood and recited the spellings for some very impressive and difficult words. Some of the words spelled included: metamorphosis, tyrannosaurus, , cornucopia, symmetry, and leprechaun.
Fifth grade winners:
Winner: Kalyn Struve from Central Elementary. Parent: Holly Richardson
MC Steve Cronk from Valparaiso Sunrise Kiwanis
Runner-up: Caitlin House from Saylor Elementary. Parent: Cara Johnson
Fourth grade winners:
Winner: Lily Ewen from Crisman Elementary. Parent: Rachel Ewen
MC Steve Cronk from Valparaiso Sunrise Kiwanis
Runner up: Carl Brannbacka from Victory Academy. Parents: Johnny and Sofia Brannbacka
Winners received trophies and gift cards provided by Regional Federal Credit Union. Congratulations to the winners and to all who participated!
