Albert Lea students who won awards at the spelling bee are Alexis Zak, 1st Place; Johan Resendiz, 2nd Place; Ashler Benda, 3rd Place; Steven Strom, 4th Place; Joci Strom, 5th Place; and Ethan Battle, 6th Place. — Provided

Albert Lea Area Schools held its spelling bee on Jan. 22. Students who participated include: Leah Rognes, Amelia Lunning, Gai Chan, Nyaluak Majiok, Maren Worman, Bryce Collins, Isaac Greiner, Vayda Stadheim, Stephen Squires, Ava Corey-Gruenes, Steven Strom, Alex Baerman, Ethan Battle, Aaron Farris, Breckin Hoechst, Jaeda Koziolek, Daleney Meyer, Abby Renchin, Alexis Zak, Ellie Reichel, Dreya Sherden, Isaac Harveaux, Sam Yoon, Joci Strom, Ashler Benda, Ashley Butt, Tierney Murtaugh, Marissa Vogt, Avery Moore, Johan Resendiz, Joey Witham, Rowan Kraft, Ryley Larson and Mackenzie Deyo. — Provided