St. Mary School Spelling Bee took place on Friday. Hats off to the 13 students who bravely competed! Congratulations to the champion, eighth grader, Marie Hobbins, fifth grader Harvey Schlueter (runner-up), and fifth grader Oliver LaCross (alternate). Marie and Harvey will move on to the Regional Spelling Bee which will take place on March 8 at the City Opera House in Traverse City. Pictured from left are Hobbins, Schlueter and LaCross. Courtesy photo