Sam Jackson, left, was named the Riverside Junior High spelling bee champion by correctly spelling “oblivion” in the seventh round of the contest. Runner-up Katie McFarlin and each of the other competitors were also congratulated by school officials on their outstanding performance. Sam and Katie will also compete at the Logan County Spelling Bee, set for 6 p.m. Jan. 13, at the Holland Theatre. (RIVERSIDE SCHOOLS PHOTO)
