Harborfields Students Compete in Spelling Bee

Submitted by Harborfields Central School District

Thomas J. Lahey Elementary School in the Harborfields Central School District is proud to announce that fifth-grade student Jack Steel won first place in the school’s annual spelling bee.

More than 35 elementary students participated in the spelling bee, all competing for the first-place title and chance to represent their school at a regional competition. Down to the final two competitors, Steel claimed the first place title, while fourth-grade student Caleb Kapen received runner-up.

Steel will move on to represent his school in the Scripps National Spelling Program Regional Contest at Hofstra University on Sunday, Feb. 8.

Image: Thomas J. Lahey Spelling Bee winner Jack Steel (left) with first runner-up Caleb Kapen (right)

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