Serving the High Plains
Serving the High Plains
The top two finishers at the Quay County Spelling Bee on Thursday were Makiah Romriell, left, first place, and Kelly Reid, runner-up, both of Logan.
Two elementary-school students from Logan took the top two spots during the Quay County Spelling Bee in Tucumcari on Thursday.
Makiah Romriell, a sixth-grade student from Logan, won the title by correctly spelling the word "loam" after the other competitors were eliminated. Makiah will advance to the state spelling bee in Albuquerque on March 9.
Runner-up was Kelly Reid, also a sixth-grader from Logan.
The top competitors from Tucumcari were Neriah Rodgers, fourth grade, and Maleah Alderete, second grade, respectively.
The top competitors from San Jon were Cade Mask, sixth grade, and Bailey McEwen, seventh grade, respectively.
