St. Mary Immaculate School Crowns Spelling Bee Champion

Left to right: Jordan R., Aiden A., & Marissa C.

On January 29th the students of St. Mary Immaculate Parish School in Plainfield, grades 3-8, assembled for the annual Spelling Bee. The winner, seventh grader, Marissa C. out spelled twenty-two other fourth through 8th grade schoolmates, each a previous winner of spelling bees in their language arts classes. Eighth grader Aiden A. finished in 2nd place. Jordan R., 6th grade, won third place.

St. Mary Immaculate teacher Anne D’Andrea coordinated the school’s 2018 Spelling Bee. She was assisted by fellow teachers Jaylene Suvar and Joan Hamer. Marissa’s winning word was commendable. It took 13 rounds with 165 words to determine the school champion.

Marissa earned the right to compete in the Will County Spelling Bee at Lockport East HIgh School on Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

The champion of the Will County Spelling Bee qualified to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee held near Washington D.C. on May 31 through June 1.