HHCA third through eighth grade students took the stage on Wednesday, November 12, for this year’s School Spelling Bee. After several competitive rounds, three students earned top honors:

HHCA Spelling Bee Winners:

🥇 1st Place: Jacob Casarico (7th Grade)
🥈 2nd Place: Hunter Van Jaarsveld (2nd Grade)
🥉 3rd Place: James Burger (6th Grade)

The following students qualified to represent HHCA at the SCISA State Spelling Bee on December 2:

Lower School State Representatives

• 5th Grade: Camden Pinkney
• 4th Grade: Grayson Adams
• 3rd Grade: Hunter Van Jaarsveld

Middle School State Representatives

• 8th Grade: Gianna Colella

• 7th Grade: Jacob Casarico

• 6th Grade: James Burger
   

Spelling Bee coordinators Mrs. Jessica Tatro and Mrs. Sarah Atkins shared their excitement about this year’s competition.

Our students worked hard to prepare, and it showed. Their confidence and perseverance were inspiring to watch. - Mrs. Jessica Tatro

We are proud of every student who stepped up to compete. It takes courage to spell under pressure, and they each did so well. - Mrs. Sarah Atkins

Congratulations to all of our participants, and best wishes to our representatives as they advance to the State Bee in December!