Thirty-four three-person teams
competed in a variety of age categories called Hives and stunned the
crowd with their spelling prowess. The spectacular setting complete
with fabulous costumes, hive lighting, and lots of black and yellow,
set the stage for participants to challenge themselves and each other
with words like senator, serendipitous and mnemonic.
Spelling Bee judges Christopher Trombly and Deborah Zetterberg let teams 1 & 2 know they've spelled the word correctly!
Team Josh Cutler!
5th Grade Winners! "The Celebra-Bees" Gina Goldenberg, Samantha Moran and Samuel Gehly
Alden 4th grade teacher, Rachel Stadelman – recent nominee for the Massachusetts “Teacher of the Year” award – served as this year’s Word Master!
"Don't Stop Bee-lievin'" Runner-up for second consecutive year... Karyn Packard, Allison Berry and Colleen Maimaron
Thirty-four three-person teams
competed in a variety of age categories called Hives and stunned the
crowd with their spelling prowess. The spectacular setting complete
with fabulous costumes, hive lighting, and lots of black and yellow,
set the stage for participants to challenge themselves and each other
with words like senator, serendipitous and mnemonic.
Spelling Bee judges Christopher Trombly and Deborah Zetterberg let teams 1 & 2 know they've spelled the word correctly!
Team Josh Cutler!
5th Grade Winners! "The Celebra-Bees"
Alden 4th grade teacher, Rachel Stadelman – recent nominee for the Massachusetts “Teacher of the Year” award – served as this year’s Word Master!
"Don't Stop Bee-lievin'"