ATHENS, WV (LOOTPRESS) – The Mercer County elementary schools competed in the annual Reading Bee at Concord University. The teams were tested in skills, vocabulary, comprehension, and oral presentation.
Oral Presentation:
- 1st Place – Oakvale
- Runner-Up – Athens
Skills:Â
- 1st Place – Athens
- Runner-Up – Tie – Bluewell and Straley
Vocabulary:
- 1st Place – Athens
- Runner-Up – Straley
Comprehension:
- 1st Place – Straley
- Runner-Up – Melrose
Overall Winner:
- 1st Place – Athens
- Runner-Up – Straley