The preliminary round of the Scripps National Spelling Bee is over and five of Missouri’s seven participants have advanced to spell more complicated words. Moving on to Wednesday’s quarterfinals round are Ananya Aggarwal of Columbia, Beckett Griffin of Lee’s Summit,...
The top spellers in the United States and beyond will attempt to spell many complex words in the Washington, D.C. area this month, including seven Missouri students. Students will be competing in the 96th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee for a shot to take home...
The big words are back. The 95th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee is on with seven young Missouri students who made it to the annual American literacy tradition. The Missouri students among the 231 spellers from across the country are: •Aanya Shetty, a seventh...
O-U-S-T-E-R is the word that a Missouri sixth grader spelled correctly to grab a spot in the upcoming national spelling bee. Mariah Coffey, of western Missouri’s Harrisonville, is one of seven Missouri students competing in the annual battle of the spelling brains....
Seven Missouri students will spell their hearts out this month for a shot to take home the coveted Scripps Cup – the Bee’s national championship trophy. The Missouri students competing in the roughly 90-year tradition are from Columbia, Blue Springs, Harrisonville,...
