Fort Irwin sixth-grader wins spelling bee
Fort Irwin Middle School sixth grader Lerick Gordon introduces himself at the regional spelling bee at First Baptist Church Monday night. Lerick earned a trip to Washington, D.C., to compete in the national Scripps Spelling Bee.
Staff Photo by Katie Lucia
Fort Irwin sixth-grader wins spelling bee.
BARSTOW • Despite the fact that sixth-grader Lerick Gordon speaks only Spanish at home, he’s mastered English well enough to win the final regional spelling bee at First Baptist Church Monday night.
Lerick and a parent will travel to Washington, D.C., where he will represent Ba.
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