BEDFORD – The top spellers have emerged from the various schools in Lawrence County and are ready to take part in the 49th annual Lawrence County Spelling Bee, coordinated by 1340 WBIW.
The event will take place over two days at Bedford Middle School’s Schafer Auditorium. It is free to attend and open to the public. Doors open for spectators at 4:30 p.m. on both days.
Day one of the competition will be Monday, February 27 where school champions from the area’s grades 3-5 will compete. This first day of the spelling bee will determine our Day One Champion for Lawrence County, who will advance to the next round.
Day One Competitors
- Carleigh Price, 5th Grade – Homeschool
- Michael Allbright, 3rd Grade – St. Vincent
- Lily Brinkworth, 4th Grade – Burris Elementary
- Kane Schmeichel, 5th Grade – Oolitic
- Kirra Morris, 5th Grade – Parkview
- Emma Manzenberger, 4th Grade – Shawswick
- Silas Cobb, 4th Grade – LCIS
- Mason Hutton, 5th Grade – Lincoln
- Braden Ritter, 5th Grade – Needmore
- Anna Burrus, 5th Grade – Springville Community Academy
Tuesday, February 28 will be the championship round, with 6-8 grade winners, as well as the winner from day one of the spelling bee, competing against one another for the top crown.
The winner from day two of the competition will be named the 2023 Lawrence County Spelling Bee Champion.
The champion will receive $100 provided by Bedford Federal Savings Bank, a pizza party for their homeroom class provided by Papa John’s Pizza along with a trophy, certificate, and t-shirt provided by WBIW 1340 AM.
All participants receive a 1340 AM WBIW Spelling Bee t-shirt and a participant certificate.
