Milan Elementary Spell Bowl Team Places First in Division at Academic Spell Bowl

They had eight spellers and two alternates.

Milan Elementary School Spell Bowl team. Photo provided.

(Milan, Ind.) - The Milan Elementary School Spell Bowl traveled to Ohio County Elementary on November 13 to compete in the 2023 Indiana Academic Spell Bowl competition. 

The event is sponsored by the Indiana Association of School Principals (IASP).

Milan competed in the Yellow Division which means their team only had 4th graders. The students were provided 750 words ranging from afraid to Zambezi River. 

They placed first in their division at the competition. Statewide, they placed 34th out 63 teams that competed around the state.

The team had eight spellers and two alternates and were coached by Shelby Rowland.

More from Local News

Events

Dearborn Co. Parks Seeking Public Input for Five-Year Master Plan

The Master Plan creates a strategic plan and goals for all five County Parks over the next five years.

AUDIO: St. Elizabeth Healthcare to Host 3rd Annual Health Fair

The free event on September 13 will feature no-cost health screenings.

Local Sports Report - August 18, 2025

Report missing stats and scores to news@eaglecountryonline.com

2025 Team Preview: East Central Set for Year Two in Class 5A

The Trojans won their first 5A sectional championship last season.

On Air

Your Hometown Radio Station playing
Rhett Akins - Don't Get Me Started

Russell Dickerson Every Little Thing 19:19
George Strait Nobody in His Right Mind 19:16
Midland and Mackenzie Carpenter I Wish You Would 19:09
Radney Foster Nobody Wins 19:06