15 teams participated in this year’s event.

Taking part from the Sheriff’s Office, are, from left, Cpl. Dennis Morgan, Capt. Andre Dominick, and Maj. David DiMaggio.

The cafeteria at Chalmette High School was a beehive of activity the night of Feb. 3 as some 15 teams sponsored by various groups took part in the Rotary Club of St. Bernard’s 11th Annual Community Spelling Bee.

The bee theme dominated as balloons with graphics of bees hung over the tables of participants and people dressed in bee outfits were part of the evening.

In the end, the winning team came from the St. Bernard Retired Teachers Association.

Schools Superintendent Doris Voitier served as enunciator, giving each team a word to spell in each round, and Barry Lemoine of the school system was master of ceremonies.