Multiple Students Advance to National Spelling Bee

Multiple students from various states have recently secured their spots in the upcoming Scripps National Spelling Bee, showcasing their spelling talents in regional competitions. Reed Laursen, an eighth grader from Red Jacket Middle School, won his regional contest and will compete in May in National Harbor, Maryland. Similarly, Arpith Mishra claimed victory at the New Hampshire Spelling Bee after spelling the word 'deceleron,' while Tyler Kochanski from McHenry County triumphed with his winning word 'commandeer.' In Georgia, Sarv Dharavane won the state spelling bee and aims to improve upon his previous national performance. Rory Grant from Virginia also advanced, having won 13 rounds at his regional bee. All these students exemplify dedication and hard work in pursuit of academic excellence and the coveted Scripps Cup.