St. John the Baptist Parish District Spelling Bee participants and winners in the first-grade category, front row, from left, are Thalon Gross, first place; James Thompson, second place; and Bryleigh Davis, third place; back row, are Tyron Rogers, Karmin Lacy, SaNay Mott and Jyvon Clark.

St. John the Baptist Parish District Spelling Bee participants and winners in the second-grade category, front row, from left, are Alexa Comeaux, third place; Mareya Strickland, second place; and Terreke Grover, first place; back row, are Kiyah Fallen, Jabarien Eugene, Nabella Mayes-Becks and Terron Charles.

St. John the Baptist Parish District Spelling Bee participants and winners in the third-grade category, front row, from left, are Romell Manuel, first place; Star Raffield, second place; Samier Thomas, third place; back row, are Cobryn Warren, Lauryn Tillman, Dashaad Waxter and Tristan Batiste.

St. John the Baptist Parish District Spelling Bee participants and winners in the fourth-grade category, front row, from left, are Sarai Gaines, first place; Tremeia Creecy, second place; and Kimberly Deras, third place; back row, Braylon Campbell.