Press Release:
Spelling Bee 2023 Results for
Reef-Sunset Unified School District
Avenal, CA., (February 16, 2023)- Reef-Sunset Unified School District (RSUSD) would like to recognize all the students who participated in the district spelling bee this past January. Students from our three elementary schools and middle school participated in the Spelling Bee and are currently getting ready to participate in the county Spelling Bee. We will be sending our first and second place winners plus an alternate from each grade level. RSUSD is very proud of all the students who participated and celebrate their accomplishments. The District, staff, and community members want to acknowledge and encourage our student’s hard work and perseverance. The following students will be representing RSUSD at the county Spelling Bee February 28, 2023- March 3, 2023:
First Grade
1st place: Francisco Merino, Tamarack Elementary School
2nd place: Adelaiza Gamboa, Avenal Elementary School
Alternate: Sebastian Hernandez, Avenal Elementary School
2nd Grade
1st place: Geraldeny Figueroa, Kettleman City Elementary School
2nd place: Johan Lopez, Avenal Elementary School
Alternate: Ivan Cabral, Tamarack Elementary School
3rd Grade
1st place: Nayeli Andrade, Kettleman City Elementary School
2nd place: Juan Ayala, Avenal Elementary School
Alternate: Mia Melgar, Avenal Elementary School
4th Grade
1st place: Monica Maldonado, Avenal Elementary School
2nd place: Catalina Garzon, Avenal Elementary School
Alternate: Yulianna Paredes, Kettleman City Elementary School
5th Grade
1st place: Gabriel Ojeda, Tamarack Elementary School
2nd place: Delia Ledesma, Avenal Elementary School
Alternate: Jayden Tamayo, Kettleman City Elementary School
6th Grade:
1st place: Jacob Aguilera, Kettleman City Elementary School
2nd place: Lilavette Salcedo, Reef-Sunset Middle School
Alternate: Jordan Aguilera, Kettleman City Elementary School
7th Grade:
1st place: Andi Cano, Reef-Sunset Middle School
2nd place: Adette Ramirez, Reef-Sunset Middle School
8th Grade:
1st place: Candy Mare, Reef-Sunset Middle School
2nd place: Jayden Aranda, Reef-Sunset Middle School
Alternate: Jesus Verduzco, Reef-Sunset Middle School
Alternate: Simon Balderaz, Reef-Sunset Middle School