31-03-2025
11-year-old DeKalb student headed to national spelling bee for 2nd time
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - An 11-year-old DeKalb County student is once again preparing to represent Georgia on the national stage, after clinching the top spot in the state spelling competition.
What we know
Sarv Dharavane, a student at Austin Elementary, won the Georgia Association of Educators State Spelling Bee, earning a return trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. It was a standout moment for the young speller, whose final word sealed his victory and guaranteed another shot at the national title.
Joining him at the national competition will be 12-year-old runner-up Sara Daoud. Both students will represent Georgia among the nation's top young spellers.
What's next
Sarv made it to the semifinals in last year's national competition. This time around, he hopes to go even further.
