Gladys Abraham 6th Grader Joshua Morgan Wins STTJ District Spelling Bee

ST. THOMAS -- The Virgin Islands Department of Education St. Thomas – St. John District hosted its annual Intermediate Spelling Bee on Friday, February 10 at the Bertha C. Boschulte Middle School auditorium. Gladys Abraham Elementary 6th grader Joshua Morgan earned the title of 2017 district champion with the correct spelling of the word “dossier,” following 26 rounds of intense competition. Lockhart Elementary 6th grader Wanya Baig and BCB 7th grader V’Andre Rochester took first and second place, respectively. Language Arts Coordinator and District Spelling Bee facilitator Jessica John-Baptiste opened the event by congratulating the students, their parents and coaches. Insular Superintendent Dionne Wells-Hedrington welcomed attendees and offered inspirational words to the competitors. Allowing the students to stand and shake off their nervousness, Mrs. Wells-Hedrington said, “You all are already winners. This is indeed a testimony to each and every one of you and your dedication and c...