The Robertsville Middle School Spelling Bee was held on Tuesday, January 23. Eighty-one students participated in the bee. After five rounds, four students–sixth graders Emily Salko, Noa Duke, Sophie Sluss, and Ahna Wurm–remained in the bee. Sophie and Noa were eliminated in the the 7th round. After forty-five rounds (an RMS record!), Emily won the bee while Ahna placed second. These girls successfully spelled words like vicissitudes, coquelicot, Kilimanjaro, and ichthyosaurus. Emily will advance to the regional spelling to be held in Knoxville in March.