The Haines School spelling bee has been squashed.
Principal Cheryl Stickler said the loss of bee sponsorship by the American Legion and declining student interest led to the decision by the district’s leadership team, which includes administrators and teachers.
The bee is held in grades 4-8, with class winners advancing to the districtwide bee.
For decades the Legion provided cash prizes to top spellers as well as the cost of sending the district’s champion to…