Harrison County, WV – February 2025
The best spellers from schools across Harrison County competed in the annual Harrison County Spelling Bee, showcasing their impressive vocabulary and spelling skills. After multiple rounds of intense competition, the top winners were crowned, earning a spot in the upcoming NCWV Media Regional Spelling Bee at Fairmont State University on March 22, 2025.
Top Finishers
Among the standout performers were:
🥇 Isabel Boyce (Simpson Elementary) – 1st Place
🥈 Sadie Huffman (Heritage Christian Middle) – 2nd Place
🥉 Leigha Everley (Mountaineer Middle) – 3rd Place
🏅 Brynn Sickles (Bridgeport Middle) – Alternate
These students demonstrated outstanding spelling abilities and determination, earning their well-deserved victories.
A Celebration of Learning
The competition featured winners from 17 schools across Harrison County, each bringing their best effort to the stage. While only a few could advance, every participant showed incredible dedication and skill. Teachers, parents, and community members cheered on the students as they tackled challenging words in an exciting competition.
Next Stop: Regional Bee
The first-place winners from each school will now prepare for the NCWV Media Regional Spelling Bee, where they will compete against students from across the region for a chance to advance even further. The event will take place at Wallman Hall Theater, Fairmont State University, on March 22 at noon.
Congratulations to all the students who participated, and best of luck to those moving on to the next level!
Harrison County School Winners - Alternates
Big Elm Elementary - Maxx Bland - Giada Boggess
Johnson Elementary - Christopher Boyles - Adelie Kirk
Lost Creek Elementary - McKenna Bowles - Ryker Smith
Lumberport Elementary - Colby Maxwell - Letha Parsons
Nutter Fort Intermediate - Maggie Derico - Easton Kerby
Salem Elementary - Charlotte Leon - Chasity Golden
Simpson Elementary - Isabel Boyce - Dana Miller
Victory Elementary - Kaydence Ash - Abigail Arnett
West Milford Elementary - Aria Davis - Adelynn Rucker
Bridgeport Middle - Brynn Sickles - Lilli Southern
Lincoln Middle - Chase Murray - Kinley Poling
Mountaineer Middle - Leigha Everley - Talon Evans
South Harrison Middle - Chloe Cook - Wyatt Ratliff
Washington Irving Middle - Ella Farkas-Worthy - Kaelynn Heaster
Heritage Christian (Elementary) - Ruby Rosser - Lucy Davis
Heritage Christian (Middle) - Sadie Huffman - Gentry Wininger
St. Mary’s - Grayson Grimes
Notre Dame - Emma Yates