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Video: 2011 Spelldown Contestants Introduced
Two weeks ago some of the best young students from across the island gathered at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium for the final round in the 2011 Spelldown Competition. The finals were held on April 23 after three preliminary zone contests were held. The West Zone contest was on April 12 at Dalton E. Tucker Primary school in Southampton, the Central... Read more of this article
Mayor Honors Spelling Bee Champion
This past Saturday [Apr.30] St. George’s Mayor Kenneth Bascome honored 2011 Spelldown Champion Nasir Simmons in a special ceremony on the Town Square. The 10-year-old St. George’s Prep student won the islandwide contest on April 23, a competition he described as “really stiff.” In front of a crowd consisting of tourists, locals... Read more of this article
Nasir Simmons: 2011 Spelldown Champion
Last night [Apr.23] the 2011 Spelldown Competition was held at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium, and 10-year-old Nasir Simmons claimed the top spot, winning the grand prize of a family trip to Washington DC. Nasir said, “The competition was really stiff and I am really glad I won. My mom really pushed me and I spent a lot of time coaching me so... Read more of this article
