In case you missed the wonderful press coverage...
"Hydrogen" was the correct spelling for Marcia King, a 7th grader from the Friday Harbor Middle School, the first-place winner at our 13th Annual Rotary Spelling Bee on March 1.
Marcia received a trophy, a check for $100. Her 7th grade class, taught by Mr.McMain, was awarded $200, and her school received $300.
In second place was Meg Carrier, also a 7th grader in McMain's class. Meg received a trophy, a check for $75, her class $150 and school $200.
The other 20 participants received a medal in appreciation for their participation. The calmer of nerves was Bob Jarman, pronouncer: Carol Linde, judges: Mary Sliger and Carla Wright. Medals were given by Cyndy Gislason and Yvonne Swanberg. Cookies by Carrie Unpingo.
photo credits: Jack Cory
l to r: Meg Carrie, Marcia King
l to r: Carol Linde, Bob Jarman, Marcia King, Mary Sliger, Meg Carrier, and Binney Haenel