Winners emerge from Potter Spelling Bee

Three finalists of the Potter Jr. High Spelling Bee, held Feb. 11, are, from left, Natalie Weber, first place, Jocelyn Leach, second place, and Ashley Lackey, third place.

Roman Jones carefully spells out his word during the Potter Junior High Spelling Bee on Feb. 11.

Nicholas Holemo spells out his word during the Potter Junior High Spelling Bee.

Jocelyn Leach listens to her word during the Potter Junior High Spelling Bee on Feb. 11.

Students practice spelling words with their peers before the start of the Potter Junior High Spelling Bee.

Natalie Weber spells out her given word during the Potter Junior High Spelling Bee. Natalie went on to win the spelling bee.

A panel of judges presided over Potter Junior High