It’s that thrilling time of year again, when students battle letter by letter for the crown in the Kern County Spelling Bee.
An 8th grader from St. John’s Lutheran School is heading to the national stage after winning the Kern County Regional Spelling Bee. 13-year-old Amrita Singh took home the title, locking in the win by correctly spelling the word “chorten.”
“I am pretty elated. I’ve been working diligently for years, and I am really grateful to see the dream I’ve had since 4th grade finally come to reality. I think on the day of the competition, staying patient and focused on each word is what helped me manage the stage pressure and ultimately perform my best,” said Singh…