The Scripps National Spelling Bee is around the corner, and a student from Hampton Roads is making an appearance in the competition!
Suhani Joshi, a 7th grader at Hampton Roads Academy in Newport News, is one of 243 spellers who won their regional competitions, earning a spot to appear in the 100th year of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
“I’ve been spending my time learning roots and rules based on the language of origin, so I’ll be able to figure out the word on the spot,” Suhani shared. “French words are pretty difficult because there are a lot of silent letters in there.”…