Aubrey Guidry Wins 2021 Marco Island Charter Middle School Spelling Bee

Everyone knows the thrill and excitement of a spelling bee when the competition is whittled down to the final two spellers. Aubrey Guidry and Amelia Sanchez were in that situation Friday, May 21, at the Marco Island Charter Middle School (MICMS). This time it was Guidry who came out as the winner.

“We are proud of the students,” said MICMS principal Michele Wheeler. “They worked so hard to prepare for this year’s spelling bee. Mrs. Carole Smith, our debate teacher, worked with the students to ensure they were prepared – while having fun along the way.”

“The students gave up their time in order to study the spellings and definitions for 100 compelling words that were provided to them earlier in the semester,” said Carole Smith.

While Smith was very involved as their advisor, she gives the kids all of the credit.

“It all rested on their shoulders,” Smith said. “They had to use time management and study skills, along with confidence and belief in themselves, as they prepared for the big day.”

Guidry, a seventh grader, finished ahead of Sanchez, Ann Guidry, Madison Staar and Peyton Reed.