The Chattooga Education Association (CEA) is excited to announce the results of the 2024-25 Chattooga Education Association Spelling Bee, taking place at Summerville Middle School on November 7, 2024, at 6:00 PM. This annual event celebrates the dedication and hard work of  students, educators, and community in promoting literacy and academic excellence.

The Spelling Bee Committee extends heartfelt thanks to the Chattooga Education Association, CEA President Bobby Cavin, Chattooga County Federal Programs, Summerville Middle School, and the 2024 Chair, Mrs. Amanda Mayo, for their unwavering support.

The committee also expressed gratitude to the educators who tirelessly contribute to this event year after year;  parents for their commitment to their children’s education, and the students for their perseverance and courage to compete.

Participants:

1st Grade: Eden Arellano, Wyatt Cascella, Simon Duggan, Everleigh Hardin, Ezra Ledford, Sonny Lord, John Morrison, Jaxton Rubi, Jasper Slaughter, and Layla Tucker

1st: Everleigh Hardin, Lyerly Elementary

2nd: Eden Arellano, Leroy Massey Elementary

3rd: Sonny Lord, Lyerly Elementary

2nd Grade: Anthony Collins, Sutton Farrar, Elijah Hedgecoth, Jasey Lyn King, Andrea Lopez-Rodriguez, Claire Maldonado, Gavin Penson, Branson Ratliff, Dustin Rush, and Daniel VanderMeer

1st: Gavin Penson, Leroy Massey Elementary

2nd: Dustin Rush, Leroy Massey Elementary

3rd: Branson Ratliff, Lyerly Elementary

3rd Grade: Maverick Blackwell, Gia Christopher, Lorelai Dodson, Hayden Dover, Isaiah Dyer, Justice Fleming, Kayden Mullican, Everly Perry, Elias Thompson, and Eli Young

1st: Lorelai Dodson, Menlo Elementary

2nd: Everly Perry, Lyerly Elementary

3rd: Eli Young, Leroy Massey Elementary

4th-8th Grade: Samir Alfonso, Camden Ballinger, Mercy Braley, Hailey Cornejo, Andrew Dilbeck, Haley Griffith, Nicole Housch, Will Lutz, Abel Minervini, Brinlee Mobbs, Kamari Perry, Julian Rosales, Payton Smith, Sean Suttles, and Senailah Wells

1st: Andrew Dilbeck, Lyerly Elementary

2nd: Haley Griffith, Summerville Middle

3rd: Samir Alfonso, Summerville Middle

Andrew Dilbeck will advance to the Region 1 Spelling Bee in February, where he will compete with district winners from Northwest Georgia. He is a third-time champion of the Chattooga Spelling Bee.