The Richardson County Spelling Bee was held on the evening of February 14th at the Falls City Middle School gym. The first place students will go on to compete at the state level on March 18th at UNO.
The winner of the 5th and 6th grade division was 6th grader Andrea Vollmer from Falls City Sacred Heart. Finishing in 2nd place was 6th Grader Catherine Carter of Falls City Middle School. Third place went to 5th Grader Paighton Pohlman of Falls City Middle School and fourth place was captured by 5th grader Wyatt Nussbaum of Falls City Sacred Heart.
In the 7th and 8th grade division, finishing in first place was 8th grader Isabelle Nussbaum of Falls City Sacred Heart. In second place was 8th grader Hayden Clow of Falls City Sacred Heart. Third place went to 8th grader Bowdy Jones and fourth place went to 7th grader Burke Wissman both from Falls City Middle School.
Congratulations to all the county spellers and good luck to Andrea and Isabelle as they represent Richardson County at the state level!