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NSCD middle school students took part in a spelling bee preliminary round on January 14 during class meetings. The goal of the event was to have a fun and lively competition.
One winner from each of the nine classes then went on to compete in the next round on Friday, January 21. Marlow Swift ’28 successfully spelled the winning word “grackle” and will advance to the next level, representing NSCD at the North Cook ISC Scripps Spelling Bee on March 9.
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