Homeschooled 5th Grader Wins State Spelling Bee
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Eleven-year-old homeschooled student Samuel Smith from Newington, Connecticut, won the state spelling championship, earning a spot in the national Scripps Spelling Bee. He outperformed 63 other competitors, nailing tough words and securing the title in the thirteenth round. Samuel will represent Connecticut at the national bee in late May, with his trip costs covered by organizers and a $5,000 scholarship from the University of Saint Joseph.
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