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Tule River Tribe hosts first student spelling bee

The Tule River Tribe of California held its first spelling bee on Monday.

Students from kindergarten through eighth grade participated in the event. Nico Carrillo, pictured, won the kindergarten contest.

Chairman Neil Peyron said the spelling bee is part of an effort to improve education for students on the reservation. The tribe will hold one every year.

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Spelling for success and self-esteem (The Porterville Recorder 4/17)

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