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Martin Luther Spelling and Math champions

Martin Luther School (MLS) recently crowned Spelling Bee and Mathematics Challenge champions in the inaugural Academic Challenge for students in grades three through eight.

The first- and second-place finishers in each category will received either a scholarship to Martin Luther School’s Middle or High School program or a U.S. Savings Bond.

“There are so many opportunities for our young athletes to show off their skills,” commented Martin Luther Head of School Randal C. Gast. “We’re so proud of all the students who came to compete in our Academic Challenge to show off their brain power.”

“All of the students performed wonderfully in both of the competitions,” added MLS principal Elizabeth Crowe. “These students certainly demonstrated high ability in both verbal and test-taking skills.”

The Spelling Bee winners are as follows:

Student Name & Grade Hometown

Joshua Ng, Grade 8 Fresh Meadows

Alejandra M. Borges, Grade 7 Flushing

Hellen Pena, Grade 3 Brooklyn

Cecilia Brisman, Grade 3 Elmhurst

Rachel Barreto, Grade 4 Brooklyn

The Mathematics Challenge winners are as follows:

Student Name & Grade Hometown

Ebenezer Ng, Grade 8 Fresh Meadows

Joshua Ng, Grade 8 Fresh Meadows

Hellen Pena, Grade 3 Brooklyn

Destayne Rios, Grade 4 Glendale

Ryan Heenan, Grade 7 Middle Village