Blue Valley’s spellers came with Mr. Gallaher;
John Cottrell with his pupils resolute
From Prairie Gem. The lexicographers
Of Deer Creek came with Charley Travelute.
Likewise McConnaughey with his gay band
Of spellers from Herkimer was on hand.
Three generations mingled at these sports:
Grandparents with their scions and grand babes
Coined facial sunshine for congenial hearts
That these farm districts always owned and gave.