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Three students qualify to compete at Region Spelling Bee

First runner-up is fifth grader Sandra Toon from Euchee Creek Elementary, and the second runner-up is Veleala Pule, a fifth grader at Cedar Ridge Elementary.
 
All three students will advance to the region bee competition scheduled for February 25, 2023, in Eatonton, GA. 
 
Sai Lakkimsetti is a returning spelling bee champ, having earned first runner-up in the 2020-2021 district spelling bee, and would later go on to earn third place in the state competition. 
 
Congratulations, to all of the hardworking students in this year's district spelling bee. 
 
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Columbia County School District Spelling Bee winner Sai Lakkimsetti.