Many National Spelling Bee contenders pursue mastery. For a few, it's more about memorization

WASHINGTON (AP) — Shrey Parikh finished third in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee before making a stunning exit from his school bee last year. Now in his final year before he ages out of the competition, he’s fully committed. The 14-year-old from Rancho Cucamonga, California, works with three coaches. He pays for word lists […]