DISTRICT 10 SPELLING BEE RESULTS

Hamtramck, Michigan - On Saturday, March 31, 2007, District 10 of the Polish National Alliance held their Spelling Bee at the Council 122 Hall in Hamtramck, Michigan. Commissioners Barbara Martin and Edward Nizienski had invited 8th grade students from the Lodges in District 10 to participate in this years contest. Three contestants from two lodges participated in the event, which included Paul M. Odrobina of Lodge 1758, Erica Odrobina of Lodge 1758 and Katherine Suchyta of Lodge 2525. The Commissioners thanked those attending including PNA Vice President Paul C. Odrobina. She then introduced the Pronouncer's for the spelling bee which included Barbara Gronet, and the judges were Barbara Martin, Edward and Francine Nizienski. Each contestant introduced themselves.

The competition began as each of the participants spelled their words correctly. After a few rounds, the final contestant standing, Katherine Suchyta correctly spelled her word to win the 2007 District 10 Spelling Bee. Katherine will  go on to represent District 10  and compete with other winners from other Districts in the PNA National Spelling Bee on April 14, 2007.

Commissioners Martin and Nizienski thanked all three participants and parents for attending, the Pronouncer's for their help, PNA National Vice President Paul C. Odrobina for his assistance and all the lodges that sent a representatives over the years that participated in the Spelling Bees. They hope that there will be additional participants in future spelling bee's in the years to come.

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