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Fourth-Grader Tops in Geo Bee

Olivia Schlegel placed first in the Edna Louise Spear Elementary School Geography Bee.

Fourth-Grader tops in Geo Bee

Edna Louise Spear Elementary School fourth-grader Olivia Schlegel has shown what it takes to be a Geography Bee winner.

After competing with fellow fourth and fifth-grade SEAL students on Jan. 16, Schlegel came out on top, answering the most questions correctly during three rounds of questioning. Haruki Takeuchi placed second in the bee.

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Schlegel now qualifies for the History Bee written qualifying exam, which will be administered at the end of January. If successful, she will have the opportunity to participate in the state bee.

Photo courtesy of the Port Jefferson School District: Edna Louise Spear Elementary School fourth-grader Olivia Schlegel (right) placed first in the school’s geography bee. Pictured with her is runner-up Haruki Takeuchi.

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