The Spell Bowl team captured its third invitational crown this season, maintaining a perfect record for the 2016-2017 season.

Penn’s team, which won by a 26 point margin, was one point from a perfect score.

Penn’s perfect Varsity spellers included: Michelle Tapp, Amy Bernard, Yewon Oh, Chelsea Chen, Hannah McGinness, Hannah Smith, Maggie Finnessy, Karen Wang, and Muqsit Buehh. The perfect Junior Varsity spellers were: Jaylan Jaga, Celine Wang, Hassaan Kahn, and Manaal Arif.

The Kingsmen head to the East Noble invitational next on October 11th.

Penn High School's Spell Bowl team members proudly display their first place and perfect speller ribbons won at the Kouts Invitational on Monday, Oct. 3.
Penn High School’s Spell Bowl team members proudly display their first place and perfect speller ribbons won at the Kouts Invitational on Monday, Oct. 3. Joe DeKeever

By Kevin McNulty

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