TOP CGES SPELLER -- Sixth grader Hudson Hartman (left) was the Council Grove Elementary School champion speller when the school spelling bee was held Wednesday. Winners pictured are (L to R): Hartman, first place; Kasten Elsen, second place, Chance Hastings, third place, and Elmer Yoder, fourth/alternate.
CGJH SPELLING WINNERS -- Kovin Payton, eighth grader, was the Council Grove Junior High spelling bee champion when the event was held Wednesday. Winners pictured are (L to R): Hannelore LaRue, third place; Payton, first place; Aaron Crotts, fourth place; and Maya Mulryan, second place.

Hudson Hartman and Kovin Payton are spelling champions

Thu, 01/30/2025 - 3:41pm

The 2025 Council Grove Elementary and Junior High Spelling Bee was held on January 29, with Hudson Hartman, 6th grade, as the CGES champion and Kovin Payton, eighth grade, the CGJH champ.In the CGES contest, participants went 24 rounds to determine the winner. Kasten Elsen, 6th grader placed second, Chance ...

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