Thirty-eight students in grades 5-8 participated in the Hawaii Preparatory Academy spelling bee Nov. 4. ADVERTISING Thirty-eight students in grades 5-8 participated in the Hawaii Preparatory Academy spelling bee Nov. 4. Eighth-grader Hayley Emmons and classmate Kealia Haitsuka were the
Thirty-eight students in grades 5-8 participated in the Hawaii Preparatory Academy spelling bee Nov. 4.
Eighth-grader Hayley Emmons and classmate Kealia Haitsuka were the co-champions in this year’s school spelling bee.
Emmons and Haitsuka now advance to the Hawaii Island District Spelling Bee on Jan. 10 at HPA’s Gates Performing Arts Center.
The winner of the district competition will represent Hawaii Island at the state spelling bee.
