Students who participated in the Piggott School District Spelling Bee on Wednesday,Dec. 6, included, from left, front: Ethan Rhodes, Easton Midkiff, Bryan Lee, Olivia Baker and Sadie Scheidler; middle: Molly Blascoe, Dylan McGinley, Kember Myrick, Kaidyn Cole, Ben Hooten and Lane Murray; and back: Bentley Young, Ethan Burgess, Emily Martin, Lydia Smallmon, Letty Bratton,Alison Conley,Avia Taylor,Nevaeh Voyles and Arwen Clary.All students received $10 prizes for being selected through classroom spell-downs to take part in the school district’s competition.Fourth grader Avia Taylor was named the top speller.The Clay County Spelling Bee is set for Jan. 31, 2024, at Piggott. (Courtesy photo)
