Elementary school students buzz with excitement at second annual spelling bee
The United Way of Erie County hosted the second annual Community School Spelling Bee at Harding Elementary.
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Seven elementary schools from around the county sent their top three spellers to the competition to try and be the last contestant standing.
One event organizer said the students were a little nervous about the spotlight but ready to show off their hard work.
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'The students have put in a ton of effort. They've practiced at home. They have been studying and just really working hard to prepare for tonight,' said Shanna Potter, United Way Community School director.
Potter said the spelling bee has grown in its second year, bringing in four more local elementary schools.
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