Pinellas County Student to Compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee

Pinellas County student to compete in Scripps National Spelling Bee

A Tampa Bay student will be competing once again at this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee.

14-year-old Pinellas County middle schooler competing in Scripps National Spelling Bee

GOOD LUCK, PARK 👏 This local 14-year-old is one of 247 young spellers competing in this year's championship tournament.

14-year-old East Lake student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Its a tradition that goes back more than 100 years, the Scripps National Spelling Bee, held later this month in Washington, D.C.In just a matter of a few months, eighth grader Park Allen, of East Lake Middle School Academy of Engineering, went from being the best speller at his school to being the best speller in the Tampa Bay region and now competing against more than 200 other students to be the best speller nationwide.He said becoming a champ…