Fourth-grader Brynlee Shockley spells the word “naughty” after it was missed by the other finalist in the fourth- and fifth-grade spelling bee on Feb. 8. Spelling it correctly, she then won bee by correctly spelling “novel.” Shockley will next travel to Joplin on March 13 for the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.com
Fourthgrader Aiden Harris spells a word during the fourth- and fifth-grade spelling bee at Cassville Middle School on Feb. 8. Harris took second place and is an alternate for the Joplin Globe Spelling Bee on March 13. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@ cassville-democrat. com
