Arkansan spelling bee champ spells her way to nationals

LITTLE ROCK (KATV) — Sarah Chen, a sixth-grader from the Little Rock School District, has been crowned the 2025 state Spelling Bee champion, earning her a spot in the national contest.

Sarah’s winning word was “zdarsky tent,” a term that left many scratching their heads.

“Oh, it was really exciting,” Sarah said about her victory. “I was actually surprised because I didn’t expect that I was going to win it. I was one of the younger contestants. So really, it was amazing.”…

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