Congratulations to Payton McCann for taking the top spot in the Fallen Timbers Middle School Spelling Bee on December 15. She outlasted 52 other spellers over 18 round before correctly spelling "creative" to be named best speller.
First runner up for FTMS is Aria Walz.
Both girls competed well, taking on challenging words such "hobbledehoy" and "chachalacas."
Payton will next compete on March 15 by taking the online Bee Test, where she could qualify to compete at The Blade Northwest Ohio Championship Spelling Bee.
Congratulations and best of luck, Payton!