Holy Family School hosts annual spelling bee

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Neighbors | Submitted.Holy Family School hosted its annual spelling bee for grades 4-8. Shown are, from left, runner-up Elise Armile, Holy Family School Principal Kathy Stoops and spelling bee champion Michael Appugliese.

By TIM CLEVELAND

tcleveland@vindy.com

Holy Family School hosted its annual spelling bee on Jan. 16 for children in grades 4-8.

The spelling bee took place in the school’s gym. A representative from each home room in each grade participated.

The bee lasted about half an hour. Eighth-grader Michael Appugliese spelled the words “deficiency” and “insufficient” to clinch the win. Seventh-grader Elise Armile was runner-up.

Appugliese will represent Holy Family School in the regional Vindicator Spelling Bee, which will be hosted by Youngstown State University in March.