Seventh Grader Wins Private School Division Spelling Bee
In an epic Middle School spelling bee on Jan. 20, Collegiate School 7th Grader Amanda Tan correctly spelled "zephyr" and "hippopotamus" to emerge the victor and advance to the Richmond Private School Division Spelling Bee a week later.
The Richmond Private School Division Spelling Bee fielded competitors from 13 schools including Fuqua School, Good Shepherd Episcopal School, Veritas School, Seven Hills School, Richmond Waldorf School, Salem Christian School, Al Madina School of Richmond and Ruldin Torah Academy. During the event, Amanda spelled words such as “cayenne” and “hypothesis.” To clinch the victory she spelled "casino" and "durability." Congratulations, Amanda!
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