'Studying More' Helps Eighth Grader Win Spelling Bee

Eighth grader Grace Rosello went from being eliminated in the first round last year to coming home with the spelling bee title this year.

"I'm very proud I won," Rosello said. "I wasn't as nervous this year, I had really good practices and I studied more."

Rosello outspelled 12 other seventh and eighth graders at the Jan. 19 competition.

She and Devon Garcia were the last two standing. In the 15th round, Rosello got "participle" right and Garcia got confused with the word "acquaintance."

Rosello's win was confirmed in the championship round, when she correctly spelled "miscellaneous."

Rosello's favorite subject in school is language arts. She said she loves words and enjoys reading and writing.

Her advice to other students competing in spelling bees is: "Always study and don't be nervous because the first word is always the hardest."

Along with the 's , Rosello is now qualified to compete in the Western PA Spelling Bee at Children's Hospital in March.

Samriddah Chaudhari claimed third place and Gaurav Bhusha came in fourth.

The PTA organized the spelling bee.

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