The Poteau 7th/8th Center School Wide Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, January 25th, 2022.

There were 9 students representing 7th-8th grade.

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The following students were participants because they were the top spellers in their grade: (Top row- left to right) Camila Morales, Tyler Stover, Matthew Milligan, Jazmyne Maynor, Gracie Flores. (Bottom row- left to right): Chloe Wiles, Mason Mize, Desirae Collins, Kerriana May.

 

After a battle between Gracie Flores and Desirae Collins, Desirae ended up with the win. Both students will be representing Poteau SEC at the Muskogee Civic Center on April 22, 2022 for the Eastern Oklahoma State Spelling Bee.

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Mrs. Jennifer Lamb (Principal), Chloe Wiles (3rd place), Gracie Flores (2nd place), Desirae Collins (1st place).

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