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3 days ago
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Local students reach ‘spellebrity' status at 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee
OXON HILL, MD. (WKBN) – Two local seventh-graders worked hard to reach the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee. Maureen Bone, of Beaver Local, and Daniela Lucia Pappalardo, of Canfield, studied for long hours to reach the spelling competition with students from around the globe. Both Maureen and Daniela misspelled their words in the first round. Maureen misspelled the word 'spodumene,' a Greek word that refers to a translucent, typically grayish white aluminosilicate mineral. Daniela got out on the word 'mässig,' a German word that is a direction in music. Even though both spellers were eliminated early, they are not beating themselves up over it. Instead, the spellers and their families are cherishing the memories. Daniela's older sister, Emelina, sacrificed a lot to be there for her sister. Emelina is a graduating Canfield senior who missed several senior activities to cheer her little sister on. 'Family is very important to me, and my sister has always supported me with my activities. She's always been there to watch my plays or my concerts or my performances, anything along those lines, and this is a very exciting opportunity,' Emelina said. Emelina will still walk at her graduation on Sunday. She will attend Ohio State University to pursue a career in immigration law. Maureen's mother, Heather Moser, was one of her loved ones in attendance for the Bee. Maureen shared that she was nervous when she was on stage. 'It was nerve-wracking more than anything,' Maureen said. Daniela studied mostly with her father, Dan, using a flashcard chart on Google Sheets. Maureen used the WordClub App to help her study by herself. Scripps developed the app as a study resource for students. Maureen will use the app to prepare for the Bee next year. 'You can do a vocabulary or spelling quiz. You could do flashcards, fill-in-the-blank, or multiple-choice questions,' she said. Both girls were able to experience several different activities over the course of the week that included a Memorial Day cookout, an escape room, a formal dance party, and a scavenger hunt at the baseball stadium of the Washington Nationals. Both girls will cherish the friendships they've made for the rest of their lives. 'I've just met a lot of amazing people who are so nice. I've made a ton of friends, people who have the same interests as me,' Maureen said. 'It's a very amazing experience and I'm grateful to have this,' Daniella said. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
3 days ago
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This stunning Spelling Bee winner photo sums it all up
The 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee is over, and we have a winner who overcame a rough late-bee error to win it all. Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, finished as a runner-up last year and was one of the three spellers left on Thursday when he was given "commelina." He immediately started spelling it wrong and told head judge Mary Brooks to ring the bell for an incorrect answer. You can see that moment below, but he got through to spell the final word correct: éclaircissement, which he nailed right away without asking for language origin or to be used in a sentence. BEST SPELLING BEE MOMENTS OF ALL TIME: The result? A win and his reaction was simply the best: You have to love it. He fell right to the ground in pure elation. And why did he spell words quickly? Per the Associated Press: Faizan had a more nuanced explanation: After not preparing for the spell-off last year, he overcorrected, emphasizing speed during his study sessions. Congrats to Faizan, who needed four tries to get the victory. Here he is talking about his preparation, in which he talked to CNN about how he focused on the vocabulary and the spell-off at the end: What a win! And we'll leave it off with the photo of Zaki collapsed on stage, which sums it all up: Awesome. This article originally appeared on For The Win: National Spelling Bee winner photo of Faizan Zaki sums up his run
Yahoo
3 days ago
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This stunning Spelling Bee winner photo sums it all up
The 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee is over, and we have a winner who overcame a rough late-bee error to win it all. Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, finished as a runner-up last year and was one of the three spellers left on Thursday when he was given "commelina." He immediately started spelling it wrong and told head judge Mary Brooks to ring the bell for an incorrect answer. You can see that moment below, but he got through to spell the final word correct: éclaircissement, which he nailed right away without asking for language origin or to be used in a sentence. BEST SPELLING BEE MOMENTS OF ALL TIME: The result? A win and his reaction was simply the best: No, it wasn't kamaaina, but a Mogollon (Shourav Dasari reference in 2015) attempt gone wrong for Faizan Zaki when he tried to spell "commelina" because he said "kam-" but then he realized he couldn't edit his answer 🙃 #spellingbee (R18)Mogolloned Cupar a round after 🫠 — ruletheword335 // TS 🐝 (@ruletheword335) May 30, 2025 You have to love it. He fell right to the ground in pure elation. And why did he spell words quickly? Per the Associated Press: Faizan had a more nuanced explanation: After not preparing for the spell-off last year, he overcorrected, emphasizing speed during his study sessions. Congrats to Faizan, who needed four tries to get the victory. Here he is talking about his preparation, in which he talked to CNN about how he focused on the vocabulary and the spell-off at the end: One of this year's Spelling Bee favorites, Faizan Zaki, showing off his fashion knowledge on @CNN. 🐝 — Kenneth Cole (@kennethcole) May 29, 2025 What a win! And we'll leave it off with the photo of Zaki collapsed on stage, which sums it all up: Awesome. This article originally appeared on For The Win: National Spelling Bee winner photo of Faizan Zaki sums up his run
USA Today
3 days ago
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- USA Today
This stunning Spelling Bee winner photo sums it all up
This stunning Spelling Bee winner photo sums it all up The 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee is over, and we have a winner who overcame a rough late-bee error to win it all. Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, finished as a runner-up last year and was one of the three spellers left on Thursday when he was given "commelina." He immediately started spelling it wrong and told head judge Mary Brooks to ring the bell for an incorrect answer. You can see that moment below, but he got through to spell the final word correct: éclaircissement, which he nailed right away without asking for language origin or to be used in a sentence. BEST SPELLING BEE MOMENTS OF ALL TIME: The 6 most viral videos The result? A win and his reaction was simply the best: You have to love it. He fell right to the ground in pure elation. And why did he spell words quickly? Per the Associated Press: Faizan had a more nuanced explanation: After not preparing for the spell-off last year, he overcorrected, emphasizing speed during his study sessions. Congrats to Faizan, who needed four tries to get the victory. Here he is talking about his preparation, in which he talked to CNN about how he focused on the vocabulary and the spell-off at the end: What a win! And we'll leave it off with the photo of Zaki collapsed on stage, which sums it all up: Awesome.
Express Tribune
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Faizan Zaki wins Spelling Bee 2025: Where is 13-year old from?
Faizan Zaki, a 13-year-old from Allen, Texas, claimed victory at the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee on Thursday night, edging out eight other finalists to take home more than $50,000 in cash and prizes. Zaki, last year's runner-up and a favourite going into the competition, triumphed after a tense and dramatic final round. The contest narrowed down to three finalists — Faizan, 11-year-old Sarv Dharavane, and 14-year-old Sarvadnya Kadam. All three initially misspelled their words, forcing an additional sudden-death round. 'It's rare to see this level of late-round drama at the Spelling Bee,' said Paul Loeffler, the Bee's television analyst. In the decisive moment, Zaki correctly spelled éclaircissement, a noun meaning 'a clearing up of something obscure.' FAIZAN ZAKI FINALLY NAILED ÉCLAIRCISSEMENT FTW 🔥🙌 CONGRATS!!! And that's after surviving Chaldee in R20, but before that... #spellingbee — ruletheword335 // TS 🐝 (@ruletheword335) May 30, 2025 Impressively, he spelled the word without asking any clarifying questions, then pumped his fists and collapsed to the floor in celebration. 'I'm really happy,' Zaki said after his win. This year's competition began with 243 young spellers aged 11 to 14, who advanced from local and regional bees across the United States. The event was held at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, just outside Washington, D.C. Next year, the competition will move to Constitution Hall in the nation's capital. The Scripps National Spelling Bee, first held in 1925, has crowned 110 champions due to a number of ties in recent years, including an eight-way tie in 2019. The 100th Champion in @ScrippsBee history, Faizan Zaki 🐝 In his fourth time competing at Scripps, Faizan broke through in the championship round spelling éclaircissement to bring home the trophy🏆 Congrats Faizan, well deserved🙌#DallasBIGWins — Dallas Sports Commission (@dallas_sports) May 30, 2025
