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Branford Announces Winners In This Year’s Spelling Bee Contest

The Branford Recreation Department held its annual Spelling Bee for grades three through adults.

(Jack Kramer)

BRANFORD, CT - On Thursday night, April 11th, the Branford Recreation Department held its annual Spelling Bee for grades three through adults inside the Cathyann Roding Auditorium at Branford High School.

Thanks to Branford teachers/volunteers Mrs. Jay Palluzzi, Mr. Scott Fonicello, Mrs. Judy Spaar, and Mrs. Kathy Nelson, who judged the event. The following is the list of winners by grade and teacher:

Grade 3:

1st Place: Nadia KhokharTisko School/ Mr. Kaminski
2nd Place: Charlotte RebhunSliney School/Miss Courtmanche
3rd Place: Gavin ModicaTisko School/Mrs. Hammond

Grade 4:
1st Place: Sungjin LeeSliney School/Miss Melillo
2nd Place: Lily CoppolaSliney School/Mrs. Dendas
3rd Place: Penelope BensonSliney School/Miss Melillo

Grade 5/6:
1st Place: David AlberinoWIS/Mrs. Eisley
2nd Place: Parker JonesWIS/Mrs. Sebring
3rd Place: Tate JonesWIS/Miss Graham

Grade 7/8: N/A

Adults:
1st Place: Kristina Jensen
2nd Place: Kate Benson
3rd Place: Vicki Shaw

Congratulations to all who participated and to all the winners!!!

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