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8th Grader Wins Deer Path Spelling Bee

Ben Reinkemeyer wins competition, with sixth grader Kitty Goldman being the first runner-up.

Submitted by Lake Forest Schools

Congratulations to the Deer Path Middle School Spelling Bee winner, Ben Reinkemeyer (8th grade), and first runner-up, Kitty Goldman (6th grade). The Scripps Howard Spelling Bee is a nationally recognized competition, and one that has become a highly successful tradition at Deer Path Middle School.

Pictured with Ben and Kitty are the Spelling Bee sponsors (L-R) ​Hannah Tuttle, Jean Hersey, Taylor Monroe, and Leanna Fifhause.

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