The Chattooga Education Association (CEA) is proud to announce the results of the 2025–26 Chattooga Education Association Spelling Bee, held at Leroy Massey Elementary School on November 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM.
The annual event drew a crowd of more than 300 parents, students, educators, and community members, making this one of the most successful spelling bees in recent years.
The Spelling Bee celebrates the dedication and hard work of students across the district, as well as the educators and families who support academic excellence and literacy throughout Chattooga County.
The Spelling Bee Committee expressed sincere appreciation to the Chattooga Education Association, CEA President Erin Smith, Chattooga County Federal Programs, Leroy Massey Elementary School, and the 2025 Spelling Bee Chair Mrs. Leann Lowry. Organizers also thanked the many teachers who support this event annually, the families who encourage their young scholars, and the students whose perseverance and bravery make the event possible.
1st Grade Participants
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Students: Jonathan Beck, Hudson Bridges, Tucker Brown, Ariah Clouse, Jameson Frolander, Beckett Harris, Ra’Niyah Hayes, Elian Hernandez, Mileigh Laney, Kinley Lee, Janna Lively, and Keidryn Tucker
Winners:
• 1st Place: Ra’Niyah Hayes – Leroy Massey Elementary
• 2nd Place: Beckett Harris – Menlo Elementary
• 3rd Place: Hudson Bridges – Lyerly Elementary
2nd Grade Participants
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Students: Bishop Burdick, Everly Dodson, Mason Flood, Nova Green, Rett Hurley, Jael Membreno-Andrade, John Morrison, River Obenoskey, and Cameron Whittington
Winners:
• 1st Place: Nova Green – Menlo Elementary
• 2nd Place: Mason Flood – Menlo Elementary
• 3rd Place: Cameron Whittington – Leroy Massey Elementary
3rd Grade Participants
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Students: Audrey Auzenne, Nash Evans, Khrystyna Hryshchenko, Jasey Lyn King, Haegen Martin, Daniel Vander Meer, Gavin Penson, Brinleigh Price, Branson Ratliff, Tucker Ross, and Ella Tucker
Winners:
• 1st Place: Audrey Auzenne – Lyerly Elementary
• 2nd Place: Jasey Lyn King – Leroy Massey Elementary
• 3rd Place: Daniel Vander Meer – Menlo Elementary
4th–8th Grade Participants & Winners
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Students in grades 4 through 8 who competed include: Camden Ballinger, Cara Barnes, Jahziah Bryson, Andrew Dilbeck, Clovis Fisher, Justice Fleming, RosaLee Hammond, Zerric Hilburn, Brayden Hines, Nicole Housch, Jalana Hutchinson, Eli Kinnamont, Axel Newsome, Emily Nixon, Axel Obenoskey, and Julian Rosales
Winners:
• 1st Place: Emily Nixon – Menlo Elementary
• 2nd Place: RosaLee Hammond – Menlo Elementary
• 3rd Place: Nicole Housch – Summerville Middle
Advancing to Regionals
Emily Nixon, the district’s top speller, will represent Chattooga County at the Region 1 Spelling Bee in February, where she will compete against other district champions from across Northwest Georgia.
The Chattooga Education Association congratulates all students who participated in this year’s event and celebrates their hard work, dedication, and commitment to academic excellence.
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