The annual Bowen & Bowen Ltd. Zone Eliminations Spelling Bee competition took place today, February 21, 2019, at the New Horizon SDA School Chapel where Alexis Lawrence of Ambergris Caye Elementary School (ACES) proved to be the top speller amongst 16 other participating students.
Caye Caulker Elementary School and La Isla Cariñosa Academy of Caye Caulker joined six schools from Ambergris Caye in the spelling competition that included Holy Cross Anglican, School, Isla Bonita Elementary School, New Horizon SDA, The Island Academy and Ambergris Caye Elementary.
The competition went into tie breaker rounds and the use of the reserve list. Nicholas Lausen of The Island Academy came in second place and Angelina Worthington of New Horizon SDA made is as the alternate speller for when they participate in the District Competition of the spelling bee.
Bowen & Bowen, along with the Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture observed the spelling bee under the theme of “Celebrating 25 Years of Champion Spellers. Congratulations to all the participants and winners.
Participating Schools and Students
Alexis Lawrence, First Place, of Ambergris Caye Elementary
Nicholas Lausen, Second Place, of The Island Academy
Angelina Worthington, Alternate Speller, of New Horizon SDA School
Adriana Briceño of New Horizon SDA School
Jasmine Ramos of Holy Cross Anglican School
Lynel Arzu of San Pedro Roman Catholic School
Kate Hernandez of San Pedro Roman Catholic School
Ashilia Welch of Caye Caulker Roman Catholic School
Camila Domergue of La Isla Cariñosa Academy
Darwin Ortega of Caye Caulker Roman Catholic School
Kerry Smith of The Island Academy
Kenton Belisle of Ambergris Caye Elementary
Gustavo Ellis of La Isla Bonita Elementary School
Cesia Vasquez of La Isla Bonita Elementary School
Gennaya Garay of Holy Cross Anglican School
Corbin Pacheco of La Isla Cariñosa Academy
