Local Schools Makenna Smith Wins 2022 GES Spelling Bee December 23, 2022 2:36 pm by North Jefferson Herald Staff Views: 112 The 2022 Gardendale Elementary School Spelling Bee was recently held with a winner and two students tied for 2nd place. Makenna Smith, Ethan Wright and Sarah Kate Hillis. Photo courtesy You've reached subscriber-only content Simply Register For Free Access Already a subscriber? Log in here.