Photos by Donald Norton and James Norton

Kakistocracy. Definition: government by the worst possible people. Origin: Greek. That was the word The Somerville News team lost on at Friday’s Spelling Bee fundraiser for the Capuano School PTA. More than $3,000 was raised for the school during the event. Alderman-at-Large Dennis Sullivan’s team won — without Sullivan (we hear he was injured during the spelling of a particularly difficult word) and donated the winning prize money back to the school. Longtime Superintendant of Schools Albert Argenziano hosted and John Roderick handled pronouncing duties.