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Photos: How do you spell champion: B-O-W-E

By Katharine Schroeder

Spelling bee champion Sarah Bowe, center, with second-place winner Beth Motschenbacher, right and third-place winner Carol Cryzwinski. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Spelling bee champion Sarah Bowe, center, with second-place winner Beth Motschenbacher, right and third-place winner Carol Cryzwinski. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

The first-ever spelling bee was held at the Jamesport Meeting House on May 23 and it was a smashing success.

Nearly two dozen people of all ages took part in the competition, which will benefit the upkeep and restoration of the historic Meeting House.

Sarah Bowe took home the trophy for first place, followed by Beth Motschenbacher in second and Carol Cryzwinski in third.

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The contestants await the beginning of the spelling bee. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
The contestants await the beginning of the spelling bee. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Richard Wines introduces the participants. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Richard Wines introduces the participants. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Molly Waitz of Mattituck roots for Harvey Arnoff. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Molly Waitz of Mattituck roots for Harvey Arnoff. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Moderator Jeff “Doc” Greenberger, a longtime Latin teacher at Riverhead High School. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Moderator Jeff “Doc” Greenberger, a longtime Latin teacher at Riverhead High School. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Scorekeeper Orion Atkinson. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Scorekeeper Orion Atkinson. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Phil Cardinale, center, has a laugh with Lorraine Baldwin, left, and Carol Cryzwinski, right. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Phil Cardinale, center, has a laugh with Lorraine Baldwin, left, and Carol Cryzwinski, right. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Jerry Matovcik chuckles at his error. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Jerry Matovcik chuckles at his error. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Joe McKay grimaces after missing a word. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Joe McKay grimaces after missing a word. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Beth Motschenbacher from Hallockville Museum Farm. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Beth Motschenbacher from Hallockville Museum Farm. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Harvey Arnoff struggles. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Harvey Arnoff struggles. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

George Gaffka, a retired pastor from Mattituck, judged the bee. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
George Gaffka, a retired pastor from Mattituck, judged the bee. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

A full house for the first spelling bee. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
A full house for the first spelling bee. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

The two youngest contestants: Violet Rand, age 9, and Gabriel Gamboa, age 10. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
The two youngest contestants: Violet Rand, age 9, and Gabriel Gamboa, age 10. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Host Steve Berger presents the trophies. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
Host Steve Berger presents the trophies. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)

Joe McKay shows off his special award for
Joe McKay shows off his special award for “Best Fundraiser.” (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)