On Jan. 31, Sealy Elementary had the pleasure and honor of hosting its first annual Scripps Spelling Bee.
Preparation for the Spelling Bee began in November in each homeroom in grades 1st through 5th.
After countless hours of study and competition within each homeroom, 30 contestants, representing their homerooms, advanced to Tuesday night’s stage. After 30 rounds and 221 words, a winner was declared.
Representing SES at the Regional competition on March 23 at the University of Houston will be Harper Kopczynski with Julian Cevallos as the school’s alternate.
Last week, 11 students from Brazos High School competed at the UIL Solo and Ensemble Contest at Edna High School.
The following students on earning Superior Ratings on their events.
Patrick Martinez: 1st Division Alto Sax Solo (STATE QUALIFIER), Megan McFarland: 1st Division French Horn Solo (STATE QUALIFIER) and Chloe Flores: 1st Division Trombone Solo.
Patrick Martinez, AJ Hille, Kade Vasquez qualified 1st Division Sax Trio (STATE QUALIFIER).
The Brazos Girls and Boys Powerlifting teams both placing in second place as a team, at the Tidehaven Invitational.
