Labadie Elementary held its spelling bee on Tuesday, March 14.
A select group of students participated in the spelling bee, which took place in the gymnasium with other students and teachers looking on.
Caleb Pich, a sixth-grade student, was the winner of the spelling bee. William Helfers, a fifth-grade student, was the second-place finisher.
Pich will represent Labadie Elementary at the Regional Spelling Bee at East Central College on April 29.
Also participating in the spelling bee were Oliver Riley, Arlo Grimes, Mikelle Garst, Elise Hensley, Charles Allgier, Grace Otto and Lily Otto.
Labadie Spelling Bee Finalists
The Labadie Elementary spelling bee finalists, from left, were William Helfers, runner-up, and Caleb Pich, winner.
Labadie Spelling Bee Participants
The Labadie Elementary spelling bee took place on Tuesday, March 14. Pictured are the participants. Front row, from left, are William Helfers and Caleb Pich. Back row, from left, are Oliver Riley, Arlo Grimes, Mikelle Garst, Elise Hensley, Charles Allgier, Grace Otto and Lily Otto.