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TJJD Hosts 4th Annual Spelling Bee

On July 12, TJJD’s Education Division hosted its 4th Annual Spelling Bee. The winner of the Spelling Bee was student H. P. from MRTC, second place was F. M. from Evins, and third place went to J. T. at Ron Jackson.

Students from across the state competed in on-campus spelling bees and the top three winners from each of TJJD’s six campuses won an opportunity to compete in the District-wide Spelling Bee. The Spelling Bee was conducted out of Central Office via the Polycom system. The pronouncer for the Bee was Lori Thorp, the professional development coordinator. The judges were Kimbla Newsom, Lane Cartwright, and Dr. Marie Welsch. The official scorekeeper was Efrain Resendez.

Congratulations to our Spelling Bee Champion!

Below are some benefits of a spelling bee.

Competitive Spirit
Spelling bees allow individuals to compete in a supportive environment. The brain activity and excitement that goes with a spelling bee is just as stimulating as a physical competition, which means that the whole competition can pump up the adrenaline of the contestants and the audience alike. A friendly rivalry is created and students are encouraged to interact with fellow participants and cultivate friendships.

Greater Knowledge
Learning words can get students interested in tracing the origin of a word and its etymology. This information will greatly enhance the knowledge base of a child, even at a very young age, and motivate them to develop a keen interest in learning new words.

Cognitive Skills
The spelling bee allows students to develop a range of cognitive skills including the ability to handle pressure. The learning process accompanying the spelling bee is likely to enhance students' memory and allow students to develop better learning skills, which can prove to be highly beneficial during higher education.

Confidence
Such competitions can boost a student’s confidence level. A spelling bee helps them gain the confidence they need to speak in public and accept their mistakes, while also getting the applause their hard work deserves.

PHOTO: Reading Specialist Cathy Berryhill presenting the 2017 spelling bee trophy to Carol Jo Mize, Principal at the Mart facility
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