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PHOTO FLASHBACK: The Gleaner’s Children’s Own National Spelling Bee, 2003

Published:Friday | February 10, 2023 | 8:29 AM
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Top three students of the Gleaner’s Children’s Own-sponsored Spelling Bee 2003 national finals with their coaches on February 5, 2003. From left, third-place winner Krislee Nelson with teacher, Valerie Bailey-Wishart; National Champion Trudy-Anne McLeary with coach, Rev Glen Archer; and second-place winner, Kimberley Roper, with teacher, Yvonne Miller-Wisdom.
National Champion Trudy-Anne McLeary with coach, Rev Glen Archer.
Burger King, King Street, downtown Kingston hosted the champions and their teachers for lunch on Thursday, February 6, 2003, following the National Spelling Bee Championship.
Morin Seymour, a member of The Gleaner Company's board of directors, makes a cash prize on behalf of the Gleaner Company to Donique Francis, for placing first in the comprehension test.
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February is always exciting for the 14 bees across the island. Their hard work goes on show at the National Spelling Bee Finals. Parents, teachers and coaches are always present to witness the exciting competition.