Spelling Champ!

Laurel Middle School 8th grader Breenan Corey accepts congratulations from Yellowstone County Commissioner Don Jones at the MS on Tuesday after he qualified for and competed in the virtual State Spelling Bee. Breenan won the Middle School Spelling Bee then took 2nd at the Yellowstone County contest to qualify for State. On hand for the trophy presentation were his fellow spelling bee competitors, Director of the Yellowstone County Spelling Bee Julia Lillethun and MS teacher Shannon Olivas. Breenan was presented with a trophy, certificate and a gift bag with a cash prize and other items. Congratulations Breenan! Outlook photos by Chris McConnell