Students at Rachel Patterson Elementary participated in the school’s 2023 Spelling Bee recently. Top spellers are LaRoyia Turner, left, first place, Ms. Beasley’s third grade class; and Jakobi Brown, right, runner up, Ms. Griffin’s third grade class. LaRoyia and Jakobi will represent the school in the district’s spelling bee. Other spelling bee participants were Ahnara Brown, Ms. Tingle’s third grade class; Brayleigh Staples, Ms. Edwards’ third grade class; and Kambrie Hudson, Ms. Hughes’ third grade class.