by Alisa Nelson | Jun 11, 2021 | Education, News
The word “volition” comes from Latin and French roots meaning “wish” or “will.” Titus Kottwitz, a seventh grader at Trenton Middle School in northwest Missouri, got his wish when he spelled the word “volition” correctly to earn a spot in this...
by Alisa Nelson | Jun 9, 2021 | Education, News
Joskin. That was the word eighth grader Jiya Shetty of Columbia spelled correctly to land herself a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “I did not know how to spell the word,” she tells Missourinet. “So, I just had to figure it out. It’s a slang word and it’s...
by Alisa Nelson | May 3, 2021 | Education, News
In 39 days, eight Missouri students will begin competing in the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee. This year’s contest will include 209 spellers all vying for the treasured championship trophy. According to the bee, spellers will begin participating virtually in...
