by Woodlands Area Student Center News Blog

Fifth-grader puts in long hours to become spelling bee champion

Vogel Intermediate student Samyukta Neeraj spelled the word opacity, which helped her win the Zone 8 Spelling Bee at Peet Junior High Feb. 17.
Vogel Intermediate student Samyukta Neeraj spelled the word opacity, which helped her win the Zone 8 Spelling Bee at Peet Junior High Feb. 17.

It takes a lot of practice and diligence to be a fifth-grade spelling champion. Vogel Intermediate student Samyukta Neeraj spelled the word opacity, leading to a win in the Zone 8 Spelling Bee at Peet Junior High Feb. 17. Samyukta will compete March 29 at the PBS Spelling Bee in Houston. Knox Junior High seventh-grader Sithija Manage was runner-up. click here for complete story