GES holds spelling bee

Pictured, from left to right, are: Hafetha Ayyad, first place; and Victoria Dawkins, runner- up.

Pictured, from left to right, are Hisham Ayyad, first place; and Hafitha Ayyad, runner-up.

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Greenville Elementary School (GES) is proud to announce their fourth and fifth grade spelling bee winners. After a hard-fought battle, only a first place winner and runner up will journey to the district competition after winter break.

In fourth grade, Hafetha Ayyad won first place and Victoria Dawkins was the runner-up. In fifth grade, Hisham Ayyad took home first place while Hafitha Ayyad stole runner-up. Congratulations to all winners! The district-wide spelling bee will be held on Friday, Jan. 12.