Great Job, Alex!

Alex was in the school wide Spelling Bee on January 9th and after his disappointing experience last year we didn't quite know what to expect. This year was a very different story. The top speller from each class (3rd- 5th grades) get to go to the school bee. Alex won his class bee and was selected to be their representative. Brady came in 3rd in his class which is an accomplishment in itself- great job, Brady! Alex was a little nervous but easily breezed through the first few rounds. Before we knew it, it was down to only two spellers- Alex and Casey, who was the representative from Brady's class. After going back and forth for several more rounds Alex misspelled "frolicking," he left out the "k," and Casey won, but it really did seem like she got easier words throughout the competition, but I guess I'm biased. One of Alex's words was "infomercial," I almost protested because I just don't think that is a real world. I know people use it, but as far as a spelling bee word I don't think it qualifies, but again I'm biased. Brian was so happy for him that he made a few pizzas and took them up to Alex's class to celebrate. All the kids thought that was great and Brian and Alex were very popular people that day. Alex is now the school's alternate representative in the St. Louis Spelling Bee in March. Congratulations Alex, we are all very proud of you!