SALINAS, Calif.-  Students from schools throughout Monterey County will assemble at Hartnell College’s Western Stage Theatre on Sunday, March 17 to test their spelling knowledge.

In a news release, promoters said the students will attempt to spell their way to the grand prize of a trip to the Washington, D.C. area, to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee May 28 – 30, 2013. The competition promises to be fierce this year as the best middle school spellers in Monterey County compete at the 19th annual Countywide Spelling Bee, sponsored by the Monterey County Office of Education and community partners. Top honors will be awarded at approximately 3:30 p.m.

PRIZES

First Place

It's a new year and 2013 marks the 45th Anniversary of the Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County.

In a news release, staff said it's an incredible testimony to the vision and commitment of this community to serve children.

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Monterey County started out in a small house in 1968 with just 10 kids. Now, after 45 years of service, it's bigger and better than ever.

There are two clubhouses and three extension sites serving almost 1,000 kids daily, more children than ever are benefitting from having a safe haven where they can learn, grow and have fun. 
 

North Salinas - 50

Watsonville - 65

Scotts Valley -21

Aptos - 36

Santa Cruz -

Harbor -

Gonzales - 21

Soledad - 42

King City - 31

Greenfield - 14

Marina - 6

Pacific Grove - 48

Hollister -7

Monterey - 28

Salinas - 50

Christopher - 16

Pajaro Valley - 18