Letter to the Editor - Thanks to all for success of Hill County Spelling Bee

Dear Editor:

A large-scale competition such as a county spelling bee requires a great team of talented officials, and this year’s 55th Hill County Spelling Bee was orchestrated through a lineup of gifted, dedicated retired teachers, current school teachers/administrators and county officials. Without their help an event of this scale could not be gifted to our students.

Crucial financial support for this event was provided by Independence Bank for Chamber of Commerce gift certificates for the top three finishers: $50, $25 and $25.

There were 63 students (eight alternates), fourth throu...