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Sixth-grader Kingston McGee to represent district at national spelling bee
Summary
Kingston McGee, an 11-year-old sixth grader, won the county spelling bee and will represent Crete Monee CUSD 201U at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., in late May; the board congratulated him and discussed broadcast details.
The board recognized Kingston McGee, an 11-year-old sixth grader, for winning the county spelling bee and qualifying for the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., later this month.
"He's our sixth grader. He's 11 years old and he is representing our county at the Scripps spelling bee in Washington D.C., in May," the introducing speaker said, and the room applauded the student’s achievement.
Board members asked about Kingston’s preparation and the logistics of the national event. Kingston described his study routine: "I focus on root words in Greek and Latin. I do a word list with my family daily." The board encouraged community support and noted broadcast details for the national competition.
No action was required; the board’s comments were congratulatory and ceremonial.
