2009 CVES Regional Spelling Bee

The 2010 CVES Regional Spelling Bee, co-sponsored by the Press-Republican, was held at the Plattsburgh High School Auditorium on Friday, Feb. 26, 2010.

This year's winner, Alyssa Szczypien of Peru Central School will go on the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, DC - June 2 - 4, 2010.

All travel expenses for Alyssa and her chaperone will be paid by the Press-Republican and the North Country Parents for the National Spelling Bee.

Congratulations to Alyssa and all the contestants!

Click here to view a photo gallery of the contest

2010 Grand Champion Alyssa Szczypien of Peru Central School receives scholarship check to travel to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington DC.

Alyssa Szczypien
L to R: Larry Barcomb, CVES Board of Education President; Jerry McGovern, Press Republican; and Alyssa Szczypien