James McClure wins District Spelling Bee ~ Blue Bag Media

Jan 25, 2013

James McClure wins District Spelling Bee

1/25/2013 10:38:00 AM

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BY JOY ROSEBERRY

ASST. MANAGING EDITOR
BRADFORD—James McClure, a Versailles Middle School student, lasted four rounds to become the District Champion in this year’s Dayton Daily News Spelling Bee. The son of David and Michelle McClure, James’ winning word was predicament.

Earning second place was Mackenzie Gambill, daughter of Nicole Wood and a student at Bradford Junior High. Nicole Brocious, daughter of April and Jeff Brocious and a student at Franklin Monroe elementary, placed third.

Also competing were Ceirek Daniels, Mississinawa Valley elementary; Mekenna Anderson, Tri-Village Elementary; Bailey Stammen, Ansonia Junior High; Wills Troutwine, Arcanum Middle School; Macy Schepis, Tri-Village Junior High; Jacob Shellabarger, Franklin Monroe Junior High; Reece Stammen, Ansonia Elementary; Caleb Flora, Bradford Elementary; Jonathan Riley, Arcanum Elementary; and William Cozart, Jr., Mississinawa Valley Junior High.

Moderator for the competition was April Wulber, Darke County Educational Service Center. Judi York and PJ Burgett were the coordinators; Lorraine Hart, pronouncer; Dave Shellhaas, Darke County Educational Service Center, roundkeeper; Carl Jones and Patty Bernard, judges.

The event was hosted by Bradford Exempted Village School.

Nicole Brocious, James McClure and Mackenzie Gambill

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VHS class reunion – The Versailles High School Class of 1968 is celebrating its 45th year reunion on June 22, at the Veteran’s Memorial Building, 106 South Center St., Versailles. A social hour will begin at 5 p.m. followed by dinner at 6 p.m. A group photo will be taken at 7 p.m. If you have not submitted your RSVP and would like to attend, contact Cyndi Bey, 526-3313.

Chicken Noodle Dinner – Joan’s Kids Relay Team will be having a chicken noodle dinner June 18 from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Bradford Community Club on Miami Avenue. For carry-outs, please call Debbie at 448-2845.

Bradford BOE – The Bradford Exempted Village School District Board of Education will meet in regular session, 6:30 p.m., on June 19, room 404. The public is welcome to attend.

Versailles BOE – The regular June and July Versailles Board of Education meetings for the dates and times have changed. The meetings will now be June 26, 7 a.m., and July 17, 7 a.m., at the board office.

FM Class of 73 – Franklin Monroe Class of 1973 will be celebrating its 40th year reunion on July 20, 2013. It will be at the Pitsburg Town Hall (Firehouse), 3 p.m. All attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Meat, cheese, buns, drinks, and table service will be provided. RSVP by June 15 to Luanne Weherley Riber, 974-2319 or email Lriber@aol.com, Deb Kochersperger Guy, 643-3437 or email snuffles65@aol.com, or Rosemary Cassell Harvey, (260) 468-2088 or email trkharvey@localnet.com. If there are any of their teachers in the area, they are welcome to come.

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