Aldine High Spelling Team wins district title

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With 34 students competing in the contest representing 11 different schools, the Aldine High School Spelling Team won the first-place trophy in the team category at the UIL District 19-5A contest held Saturday, March 23rd at Eisenhower High School.

Sophomore Johnny Nguyen placed first at the contest, followed by Aldine’s Senior Eric Nguyen who placed fourth after a tie breaker for third-place, and Junior Ruth Martinez who placed sixth.

The team advances to the Regional championships where they will face Seven Lakes High School (defending state champions) and Taylor High School in Katy.

The Aldine spellers have competed across the state from Carthage to Port Lavaca.