Local Student Vlada Kozhevnikova Competes in 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee

Scripps National Spelling Bee Centennial

• 🐝 This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
• 🏆 The competition features 243 spellers from across the country.

Tampa Bay's Spelling Legacy

• 🌟 The Tampa Bay region has a history of success, with three previous winners.
• 👏 Last year's champion, Brutton S, described his win as an exhilarating and rewarding experience, highlighting the community's strong support.

Local Competitor: Vlada Kozhevnikova

• 📍 Vlada Kozhevnikova, a sixth grader from Clearwater, is representing the Tampa Bay area.
• 📚 Vlada attends Pinellas Academy of Math and Science and uses her love for reading, particularly mythology, to help her learn words.
• 💡 She finds that understanding Greek and Latin roots is crucial for spelling, as demonstrated by her example of the word "chimera."

Competition Details

• 🗓️ The preliminary rounds of the bee began this morning at 8 AM.
• 💻 The competition can be watched live streaming for free on Bounce.