PARSIPPANY — The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills (WCPTH) hosted its Eighth Annual Spelling Bee at the Parsippany Hills High School auditorium on Friday, January 12.
Twenty-five fifth-grade students, representing all ten Parsippany Elementary Schools, participated in this exciting Spelling Bee event. Enthusiastic parents, family members, and teachers eagerly watched as the students took to the microphone to spell each word. The judging panel consisted of Melissa Kuzma, Director of Parsippany-Troy Hills Public Library System, William Westhoven, a Gannett NJ Daily Record reporter, and Dr. Matthew Thompson, Parsippany Hills High School Principal. Mary Ann Coyne, a WCPTH club member and chairperson of the Eighth Annual Spelling Bee, served as the Moderator, while Marianne Burke, another club member, was the Pronouncer.
After thrilling nailbiting rounds, a winner was finally declared, Aaria Nair from Mt. Tabor Elementary School secured the First Place position, followed by Riya Patel from Northvail Elementary School in Second Place, and Vtkarsh Agajwal from Northvail Elementary School in Third Place. All three winners have been invited to participate in the New Jersey State Federated Women’s Club (NJSFWC) Highlands District Spelling Bee scheduled for Saturday, February 24, in Rockaway. The regional winners will further compete in the State Championship at the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC (NJSFWC) Headquarters on Saturday, April 20, in New Brunswick.
Events like these are made possible through the various fundraising activities conducted by the Woman’s Club throughout the year. They encourage everyone to consider supporting the club’s efforts, enabling them to continue supporting various community organizations.
The Woman’s Club of Parsippany-Troy Hills is a proud member of the General Federation of Women’s Clubs (GFWC) and the New Jersey State Federation of Women’s Clubs of GFWC. These organizations are the largest volunteer women’s service organizations in the country/state, providing opportunities for education, leadership training, and community service. New members are always welcome, so if you’re interested, attend the next General Meeting on Monday, January 22, to see if the club is the right fit for you.
For more information, you can contact Ginny at (973) 887-0336, email the club at womansclubofpth@gmail.com, visit their website at www.parsippanywomansclub.org, or follow the club on FACEBOOK, Twitter, or Instagram.
Reprinted from Parsippany Focus Magazine, February 2024. Click here to view the magazine.
