DISTRICT 16 SPELLING BEE RESULTS

Los Angeles, California - Eighth Grade students, members of the local District 16 of the PNA competed for a chance to attend the National Final of the PNA Spelling Bee in Chicago. Council 73 President and National Director Richard Kobzi hosted the students at the Pope John Paul II Polish Center and he was assisted by Council 73 Vice President, PNA Polish School Director and District 16 Lady Commissioner Elizabeth Rudzinska. The top winners at the local competition were: First Place Winner, Alexander Milligan of Lake Forrest (Lodge 3259); Second Place Winner, Aneta Jelowicki of West Covina (Lodge 700); Third Place Winner was Katherine Ratajczak of Burbank (Lodge 700). Also participating was Alexandra Bilski of Simi Valley (Lodge 700), and Natalie Kozlowski of Playa Del Rey (Lodge 2644). Alexander will compete in the PNA National Finals in Chicago on April 14, 2007. Alexander, Aneta and Katherine received Savings Bonds from the Council 73 for participating. Each contestant also received gift certificates from Borders from their respective Lodges for participating.

Assisting in the contest was moderator/pronouncer Carolyn Davis, a retired City Treasurer of the city of Placentia. Judges were Regina Kobzi, former National PNA Director and member of Lodge 3193, and Viola Turek, Director of the Polonia Folk Dancers and member of Lodge 3259. PNA Council 73 Los Angeles continues to lead District 16 in Youth Activities.

Submitted by: Richard Kobzi

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