AUGUSTA, Ga. (WJBF) – Forty-one students in the Richmond County School System participated in this year’s elementary and middle school spelling bee competitions on Friday, with top students advancing to the regional spelling bee.
In the elementary competition, Rory O’Donnell, a fourth-grade student from Blythe Elementary School, claimed first place by correctly spelling the word “emporium”. She will represent the Richmond County School System at the regional spelling bee on Feb. 28, 2026.
Marleigh Sudduth, a fourth-grade student from Belair Elementary School, won runner-up.
In the middle school competition, Eighth-grade student Domani Hill from Freedom Park K-8 School earned first place with the winning word “omniscient”.
Peter Bao, a sixth-grade student at John S. Davidson Fine Arts Magnet School, secured second place.
Both Domani and Peter will advance to the regional spelling bee.
Congratulations to all!…