Who Are the 9 Scripps Spelling Bee Finalists?
The New York Times • • nation
Key Points:
- Nine spellers aged 12 to 14 from five states and Washington, D.C. are competing in the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals for a $50,000 prize.
- Four eighth-grade finalists are making their last attempt at victory before aging out of the competition, with three contestants having reached the finals previously.
- Notable finalists include 12-year-old Sarv Dharavane from Georgia, who placed third last year, and 14-year-old Oliver Halkett from California, who finished seventh last year.
- The competitors have diverse interests ranging from piano and coding to writing and athletics, highlighting their well-rounded talents beyond spelling.
- The final competition is scheduled for Thursday night, where the spellers will vie for the championship title and prize money.