Fifth-grader and second-time champion Gavin Foye won the annual spelling bee by correctly spelling the word “succulent” after several rounds of spelling, taking contestants well into the eighth-grade Scripps National Spelling Bee word list. Runner-up is fellow fifth-grader Jordan Price, with seventh-grader Bleu Ceroky taking third amongst the group of fourth to eighth-graders.
Berkshire Spelling Bee Champ
Fifth-grader and second-time champion Gavin Foye won the annual spelling bee by correctly spelling the word “succulent” after several rounds of spelling, taking contestants well into the eighth-grade Scripps National Spelling Bee word list. Runner-up is fellow fifth-grader Jordan Price, with seventh-grader Bleu Ceroky taking third amongst the group of fourth to eighth-graders.
All of the contestants from Burton Elementary School, Ledgemont Elementary School and Berkshire Middle School were commendable as they stood in front of a packed room full of family, teachers and administrators to spell their hearts out. It takes much courage to participate and these students showed real grit.
Gavin will go on to represent Berkshire Local School District at the Geauga County Spelling Bee on Feb. 15. Best of luck to him in the next stage of competition and job well done to all of the 2018 spelling bee participants.
Berkshire Info and Events
• Berkshire Treasurer’s Office for earning the Auditor of State Award with Distinction again this year. The district’s excellent record keeping has qualified it for the award.
• The Berkshire Local School District receives funds annually from the federal government to provide various educational services. District administrators invite comments from the public regarding these services at a meeting to be held on Feb. 6 at 8:30 a.m. at the Berkshire Board of Education Office, 14259 Claridon-Troy Road, Burton. Anyone who cannot attend the meeting but would like to provide input may contact the Director of Pupil Services office at 440-834-3380.
• The next Community PRIME presentation will be held for the public at Burton Elementary Schoo on Feb. 26 at 6 p.m. Residents are encouraged to attend and learn more about this unique opportunity for Berkshire children.
• The Berkshire Read-a-thon will be Feb. 5-9 at the elementary schools. Look for information about goals and sponsors.
