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Patch profiles the students who won the spelling bee for their schools in Anne Arundel County.Name: Melinda CutlerGrade: 8School: Southern Middle School in Lothian Anne Arundel Patch: What was the winning word you spelled correctly during your school’s spelling bee?Melinda Cutler: I don’t remember. Anne Arundel Patch: What do you like about your school?Melinda: English class is my favorite subject because I get to read and that is my favorite thing to do. I especially enjoy books by Margaret Peterson Haddix. Anne Arundel Patch: Do you participate in extracurricular activities or sports?Melinda: I participate in “Showstoppers,” a drama club at Southern Middle. Anne Arundel Patch: What …
Name: Brendan VeitGrade: 7School: St. Andrew's United Methodist Day School in Edgewater Anne Arundel Patch: What was the winning word you spelled correctly during your school's spelling bee?Brendan Veit: [He doesn't remember ...] Anne Arundel Patch: What do you like about your school?Brendan: I like math class. We just learned about credit cards. Anne Arundel Patch: Do you participate in extracurricular activities or sports?Brendan: Baseball and drums Anne Arundel Patch: What do you want to do when you grow up?Brendan: Become a baseball general manager or a baseball scout Anne Arundel Patch: …