Calhoun Middle School recently held its annual school-wide Spelling Bee on Friday, December 8, 2023, as a proud celebration of academic excellence.
A total of 21 students eagerly participated in the spelling bee, showcasing their remarkable spelling abilities. Among them were 7th-grade participants, including Ayden Lampe, Julia Jensen, Emily Johnson, Noah Riley, Hajrah Qureshi Patel, Jan Soto, Herman Chen, Aioki Brockington, Aslann Trice, and Dominic Jackson. Additionally, 8th-grade participants who exhibited their spelling prowess included Anthony Alvarez, Jacob Bateman, Juan Avalos, Jayceon Williams, Alex Ottey, Johannah Bunch, Elizabeth Davis, Micah Poarch, Caden Putnam, Oliver Hewlett, and Whit Queen. These participants were selected following a rigorous initial round that involved all middle school students.
After an intense competition consisting of multiple rounds, the results were as follows: Oliver Hewlett secured third place, Jacob Bateman claimed second place, and Hajrah Qureshi Patel emerged as the overall school winner. We extend our best wishes to these top three spellers as they advance to compete in the Calhoun City Schools District-Wide Spelling Bee on January 18th. Congratulations to all participants!
A special thanks to the parents, teachers, and administration whose invaluable support makes events like this possible. Calhoun Middle School deeply appreciates the opportunity to celebrate our students and their achievements in academics, arts, and athletics. #CCSHeroes #DiscoverTheHeroWithinYou
