Spelling bee champions Jade Tesar (left) and Jillian Lang with Principal Ralph Bryant.

Jillian and Jade face off in the longest final round in Lenihan Spelling Bee History.

Jade Tesar was the champion of the eighth annual Lenihan Intermediate School Spelling Bee held Thursday, May 8.

Jillian Lang was runner-up in the contest, which according to organizers featured on of the longest final rounds in the bee’s history.

Twenty-four students participated in the bee, each earning a spot in the contest based on their performance on a qualifying exam.

Tesar and Lang each received a trophy for their expert spelling skills. All participants received medals.