It was quite an experience serving as the Spelling Master for the spelling bee qualifying round on Thursday and the final round today. I was so impressed by all of the students--they were spelling words in their second language! First thing on Thursday, I pronounced for the 5th grade--it took more than 130 words to get our top 4 spellers. It was a great experience for the six students from New Life Christian School. They spelled very well even though they didn't place in the top four. Next up was 6th grade--another 100+ words to arrive at the top 4. Another Spelling Master pronounced for the 7th grade and 8th grade competition.
Today, I had the privilege of pronouncing for the finals. Sixteen very nervous spellers and as many (also nervous) parents and teachers were in the room this morning. After an hour of spelling, we had our winners! Congratulations to Gabriel, an 8th grader at Colegio Americana, who won the ACSI Spelling Bee; Alejandra, a 7th grader,2nd place; Valeria, a 5th grader, 3rd place and Valeria, a 7th, 4th place.
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