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Iola Elementary school announces its spelling bee champion and runners up.

February 7, 2023 - 1:58 PM

Iola Elementary School fourth-grader Kendrick Rush, from left, was crowned the school spelling bee champion Friday, and is one of three IES representatives to compete at the Allen County Spelling Bee Feb. 24. Third-grader Lanie Mileham took second; fifth-grader Bradley Cooper placed third. Fifth-grader Brynna Jelinek, not pictured, is the school’s alternate competitor by finishing fourth. Photo by Richard Luken

Iola Elementary School fourth-grader Kendrick Rush was crowned the school spelling bee champion Friday, and is one of three IES representatives to compete at the Allen County Spelling Bee Feb. 24. Third-grader Lanie Mileham took second; fifth-grader Bradley Cooper placed third. Fifth-grader Brynna Jelinek is the school’s alternate competitor by finishing fourth.

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