Congratulations to Raymore-Peculiar 8th grader Alex Mayes on winning the Cass County Regional Spelling Bee! Various students from surrounding school districts took part in the competition.
Other participants included:
William Henley, Pleasant Hill School District
Carter Wilson, Archie School District
Jaiden Blanc, Belton School District
Claire Griffith, Strasburg School District
Brixton Dehart, Midway School District๏ปฟ
As the winner, Alex receives an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C., for himself and a chaperone to participate in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. The prize includes airfare, lodging, and a spending allowance. He also received a trophy and a gift card.
The runner-up was William Henley from the Pleasant Hill School District. As runner-up, William received a trophy and a gift card. All other participants each received trophies.
Thanks to the judges for the event: Steve Cheslik, Cass County Treasurer; Chris Molendorp, Cass County Collector; and Jeff Fletcher, Cass County Associate Commissioner. Thanks to Joyce Webb, retired teacher and library media specialist, for serving as the pronouncer.
Special thanks to the Peculiar Charitable Foundation for its support and generational donation to make the event possible.