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By Tennie Sumague EBC New York Bureau OXON HILL, MARYLAND (Eagle News) – Spelling bee competitions leave vivid memories for any school kid. For 12-year-old Ananya Vinay of Fresno, California, spelling the word “marocain”, a dress fabric made out of silk or wool or a combination won her $40,000 and was crowned 2017 National Scripps Spelling Bee champion Thursday night. “It’s like a dream come true. I am so happy right now”, she said in […]
OXON HILL, United States (Reuters) – The 90th Scripps National Spelling Bee got underway on Wednesday (May 31) with 291 word whizzes vying for the top prize, including the contest’s youngest-ever competitor. Competing for a $40,000 first-place cash prize, spelling virtuosos ranging from 6 to 15 years ago began facing off at Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center. The contest concludes with finals on Thursday (June 1) at the Washington-area resort. Competitors said it took […]
