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Sunnyside Intermediate School spelling bee moderator Tony Vigliotti poses with first-place finisher Risa Hileman, front from left, second-place finisher Isaac Yost and third-place finisher Tenlee Hungerford.
Press release
The Sunnyside Intermediate School spelling bee was held Monday, Jan. 23, 2023.
After 14 rounds, Risa Hileman was declared the champion speller. Her winning word was "serum."
Isaac Yost was the runner up, and Tenlee Hungerford took third place.
The top 10 spellers from the Sunnyside bee will go on to compete at the 2023 Hill County Spelling Bee, Feb. 9, 2023.
In addition to Risa, Isaac, and Tenlee, the top ten contestants include Mason Dannen, Hunter Tweeten, Jacobi Knoles, Kaelin Peltier, Genevieve Lass, Sidney Farr and Walter Hibl. Charlotte Stoll will serve as alternate.
All spelling bee competitors are fifth graders at Sunnyside.
Tony Vigliotti served as moderator for the Sunnyside spelling bee this year. Vigliotti was the champion of the 1979 Hill County Spelling Bee. His winning word was "ombudsman."
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