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Froid Today
By the People, for the People
Roosevelt County Students Shine at Spelling Bee
Winners to advance to regional competition in Glendive
Mar. 19, 2026 at 5:01pm
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The Roosevelt County Spelling Bee was held on March 10 in Froid, Montana, with students from schools across the county competing. The winners, including a sixth grader from Frontier, will now represent the county at the regional competition in Glendive on March 27.
Why it matters
Spelling bees are an important academic tradition that challenge students to build their vocabulary and language skills. The Roosevelt County Spelling Bee helps identify the top spellers in the region who will go on to compete at higher levels.
The details
The spelling bee featured students from schools across Roosevelt County, including Wolf Point, Frontier, Poplar, Brockton, Culbertson, Bainville, and Froid. The winner was Kim Mann, a sixth grader from Frontier. Other top finishers included Brian Torgerson from Bainville in second place, Melanie Nelson from Bainville in third, Sallie Reitzel from Culbertson in fourth, and Casey Fredericks from Poplar in fifth.
- The Roosevelt County Spelling Bee was held on March 10, 1976 in Froid, Montana.
- The regional competition in Glendive is scheduled for March 27, 1976.
The players
Kim Mann
A sixth grader from Frontier who won the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee.
Brian Torgerson
A seventh grader from Bainville who placed second in the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee.
Melanie Nelson
A seventh grader from Bainville who placed third in the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee.
Sallie Reitzel
A seventh grader from Culbertson who placed fourth in the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee.
Casey Fredericks
An eighth grader from Poplar who placed fifth in the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee.
What’s next
The winners from the Roosevelt County Spelling Bee will compete at the regional competition in Glendive on March 27, 1976.
The takeaway
The Roosevelt County Spelling Bee showcased the academic talents of students across the region, with the top spellers now advancing to the next level of competition. Events like this help foster a love of language and learning in young students.
