MERRIMACK – Merrimack Middle School hosted its annual Watkins Spelling Contest on Thursday, Jan. 16.

The winner was Nick Marcus. Nick will participate in the regional spelling bee at the Capitol Center for the Arts in Concord on Saturday, March 1.

Runners-up were Robert Sawdey, second place; Lauren Herrick, third; and Izzi Marceau, fourth.

Other team winners who participated in the final contest were Colin Wandell, Lucia Neumann and and Pete Manus.

All contestants received cash prizes and gift cards contributed by the Watkins Trust.