Spelling bee team takes first place

Click to Enlarge Members of the Bijou Community School fifth-grade spelling bee team, which won first place in the Kiwanis competition, are Adriana Aguilar, left, Ana Rea, Vanessa Ruiz, Daniel Lizaola, Melissa Kruger, Steven Gerling and Aaron Pfister. In back are Kiwanis of Lake Tahoe members Gail Kolb, left, David Kelly and Steve Kolesnik. Not pictured is Celina Robinson. Provided to the Tribune Get Your Town Feeds

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May 8, 2008

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The Bijou Community School fifth-grade spelling bee team won first place at the recent 28th annual Kiwanis Spelling Bee in the St. Theresa School multipurpose room. Each team member received a trophy, and the team qualified to compete in the El Dorado County spelling bee.

Team members are Celina Robinson, Aaron Pfister, Adriana Aguilar, Steven Gerling, Vanessa Ruiz, Ana Rea, Daniel Lizaola and Melissa Kruger. Bijou teachers Bob Hickman and Brenda Orique are the coaches.

The contest is open to all South Shore fifth-graders. Participants perfect spelling skills, enhance their vocabulary, train in team building and learn how to compete under pressure.