Bonham, Texas -- On Friday, January 13, I.W. Evans Intermediate School hosted the campus and county Scripp's National Spelling Bee contest.

All participants

Madelyn Hall, a 4th grader, was our Champion Speller. Kyla Sampson, a 6th grader, was the runner-up and 5th grader, Rylie Burns came in 3rd place.

Mrs. Fowler, I.W. Evans Principal; contest winner, Madelyn Hall; and Mrs. Foster, Assistant Principal

We had 32 participants, the top two spellers from each homeroom, participate in the school-wide event.

The winner of the school-wide spelling bee will go on to compete in the Regional Spelling Bee in pursuit of advancing to the state level.

(L-R) Mrs. Fowler; 1st place, Madelyn Hall; 2nd place, Kyla Sampson; 3rd place, Rylie Burns; Mrs. Foster.