Anna Hemm News Today

(STILLWATER, Okla., Aug. 26, 2022) — The Cowboy faithful packed Gallagher-Iba Arena on Friday to celebrate the inauguration of Oklahoma State University President Kayse Shrum.

The winning word was "cataract" said Dan Costello, principal of leadership and operations. Ben, a seventh grader, qualified for the bee after entering the SCRIPPS spelling bee on Feb. 3 and earning at least 20 of 25 points on a spelling test. He also competed in last years bee. About 20 students participated in the Feb. 11 spelling bee, Mike Barth, Fowler School principal of curriculum and instruction, said. Because of the pandemic, the spelling bee was held on Zoom. The students’ parents wer...