Champion crowned in first ever Interact Club Spelling Contest

‘Astronomical’ was just one of the words she had to spell, but it described her own feelings when Michaelea Dougan won the first-ever Interact Club Spelling Contest, held at the Dr JP Eustace Memorial Secondary School.{{more}}

The Champion of Champions Final was played out before a packed crowd of students on Tuesday, April 26, at the Edinboro-based school.

The ultimate champion was a worthy winner, in a high scoring final round.

Fifth-former Michaelea won on an exciting tie-breaker, with 2nd place going to third form student Odeshia John.

These two emerged from a closely fought final against Chantal McDonald (Form 1), Maxiasha Roberts (Form 2) and Lanisha Williams (Form 4). 

Cassandra Butcher, the Interact Club advisor at the school, organized this competition over several weeks, as the participating forms contested keenly throughout.

Rotarian Viktor Hunte, who generously sponsored all the trophies and medals, was on hand and congratulated all the proud winners as he presented their awards. 

Over 25 trophies and medals were presented to winners in all categories. 

Interact Clubs are created in schools and communities by Rotary Clubs, giving secondary students an opportunity to experience volunteerism and be guided by the Rotary values.

The Rotary Club of St Vincent was also represented by past president Joe Sheridan, who is also the organization’s Youth Service director.

He also represented current president Shafia London-Williams.

The Rotary Club of St Vincent has been providing “Service Above Self” since 1971.