ECMS Student Finishes 11th In Statewide Spelling Bee

Edmonson Voice Staff Report:
Brody Johnson, a 7th grade student at ECMS finished 11th in the Kentucky Derby Festival Spelling Bee, presented by Ford Motor Company on March 17, 2018 in Louisville, KY.

Brody was the county district winner and was able to compete at the state level. More than 300 words were spelled over 11 different rounds. He was knocked out of competition after missing the word "papilionaceous."

He is the son of Brad and Jodi Johnson of Bee Spring.