Courtesy: Scripps National Spelling Bee
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- A student from Seattle is one of 46 spellers who competed in the semi-finals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Téa Freedman-Susskind from Lakeside Middle School in Seattle correctly spelled two words on stage during the preliminary round. She also passed a preliminary exam, consisting of spelling and vocabulary questions.
Freedman-Susskind competed in the semi-final round Thursday morning, but unfortunately, did not advance to the finals. Elisabeth Ince, who goes to Broadview Elementary School in Oak Harbor, also made it to the national competition, but didn't qualify for the semi-finals.
Téa Freedman-Susskind's Scripps National Spelling Bee profile:
Elisabeth Ince's Scripps National Spelling Bee profile: