Heritage Middle School eighth grade student Arush Shankar claimed victory at the Area Spelling Bee held on Thursday, February 13.
First place winners from GCISD and Carroll ISD elementary and middle schools competed at the area competition with the winner advancing to the Regional Spelling Bee to be held on March 29 at the Fort Worth Public Library. The top two winners from Regionals then advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee to be held in May in Washington, D.C. The Scripps National Spelling Bee celebrating its 100th year.
Congratulations to Shankar and good luck to him as he represents GCISD at the next level!