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From left, Director of Elementary Schools Dr. Susan Davis, Woodville Elementary School student Wiley Colston, Hilliard A. Wilbanks Middle School student Khamla Laosalie, and Assistant School Superintendent Patrick Franklin stand on the stage after the Habersham County School System spelling bee competition for photos. Laosalie won first prize after multiple rounds, and Colston earned the runner-up spot. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Sophie Roberts smiles as Dr. Adam Bagwell tells her and the audience that the next word is a homonym. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

South Habersham Middle School Student Blake McCall spells a new word very carefully before returning to his seat on stage. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff

Habersham Central High School Principal Dr. Adam Bagwell smiles toward the students on center stages as the spelling bee begins. HANNAH CAUDELL/Staff