Speech, spelling and math winners

Rosalia Schools hosted the annual speech, spelling and math competition for fifth through eighth graders March 10. The event is sponsored by the Whitman County Principals' Association. Students from Asotin, Colfax, Colton, Endicott, LaCrosse, Oakesdale, Rosalia, St. John, Tekoa and Washtucna participated.

Contest winners pictured at each class level are not necessarily listed in the order in which they appear in their respective photos.

SIXTH GRADE- Persuasive Speech: LouEllen Reed, Oakesdale; Interpretive Speech: Elise Wilkins, Tekoa; Impromptu Speech: Sydney Berquist, Colfax; Spelling (written): Gavin Wells, Colfax; Spelling (oral): Venice Marshall, Asotin; Math: Hannah Buri, Colfax.

EIGHTH GRADE- Persuasive Speech: Taylor Jones, Oakesdale; Interpretive Speech: Andrea Reinhardt, Asotin; Impromptu Speech: Joe Rerecich, Rosalia; Spelling (written): Erin Ankerson, Colton; Spelling (oral): Emily Leighton, Rosalia; Math: Sam Pritchett, Rosalia.

SEVENTH GRADE- Persuasive Speech: Taylor Baker, Oakesdale; Interpretive Speech: Madi Sharpe, Asotin; Impromptu Speech: Garrett Naught, Rosalia; Spelling (written): Isaac Leighton, Rosalia; Spelling (oral): Morgan Lowe, Endicott; Math: Aaron Boyea, Asotin.

FIFTH GRADE- Persuasive Speech: Gabriel Black, Asotin; Interpretive Speech: Chloe Overberg, Asotin; Impromptu Speech: Lacee Sanford, Asotin; Spelling (written and oral): Brooke Hill, Asotin; Math: Matthew Logen, St. John.