This year Hillsboro High School seniors had an opportunity to participate in the Ed Thompson Memorial Spelling Bee.
This scholarship competition awards money at both the local level, as well as at the final level at Royall High School.
Jenna Klinge won the local Hillsboro competition and a $250 scholarship. Kyra Bisarek took second at the local competition and first at Royall for a $1,100 total scholarship award.