Jasmine Ortega won the top spot in the annual Superior School District Spelling Bee. Other winners were Nathan Taylor-second; Nicholas Mendoza-third; Celestial Sinteral-fourth; Natalie Price – fifth; and Analise Hollenbeck-sixth. The top three winners of the district spelling Bee will be competing in the 54th Annual Pinal County Spelling Bee, which will be held on Friday, Feb. 17, 2017 at the Coolidge High School Performing Arts Center. The center is located at 684 W. Northern Ave. in Coolidge. The alternates will travel to Coolidge and if one of the top three is unable to compete, an alternate will take their place. Pictured are the top three spellers, Jasmine, Nathan and Nicholas, with JFK principal Manuel Chavez. Congratulations to all the competitors and good luck to the district winners! Photos by Mira Estatico.
Jasmine Ortega crowned top speller in Superior