Finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee have received a visit from one of the nation’s most prominent educatorsLAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Finalists in the Scripps National Spelling Bee got a visit from one of the nation's most prominent educators: first lady Jill Biden. The first lady met with spellers and their families before the bee Thursday evening and made brief remarks onstage. This year's bee was delayed because of the pandemic and all preliminary rounds were held virtually. Only the 11 finalists are competing in person, at an ESPN campus near Walt Disney World in Florida. “In sixth grade I was my school's spelling bee champion.

Source: ABC News July 08, 2021 14:37 UTC