Blanding Elementary held its school spelling bee ON Friday, January 31. Twenty-three students participated and had a great competition. Jordan Clinger is the first place champion for the second time. Joy Parker and Emily Jacobsen earned the second and third place trophies. Jordan, Joy, and Emily will participate in the district spelling bee. Congratulations to all the participating students! Jordan Clinger, first place; Joy Parker, second place; Emily Jacobsen, third place. Courtesy photo