Congratulations are in order for Stroman Middle School Victoria County Spelling Bee winner, 8th grader,
Aaron Ehsan. He became the top speller last Thursday for Victoria County when he correctly spelled, “
salubrious.”
both Aaron Ehsan and
Laney Aiken, a high school student, were named co-champions once again at the county bee. The co-champions will go on to represent Victoria County at the Regional Spelling Bee on March 6 at Parkway Church in Victoria, Carolina reported.
Aaron has competed in the prestigious Scripps National Spelling Bee previously in the fifth grade and placed 52nd at that time.
Over a million people watch the ESPN Scripps National Spelling Bee Championship. Over 11 million students compete for the top prizes which include a trophy, and $50,000.00.