THE PARTICIPANTS LOS PARTICIPANTES
40 students gathered in Denver, Colorado to compete for the national Spanish spelling bee championship. After seven hours of intense competition, 9 were left to claim the crown. The participants came from 13 states and the District of Columbia. They were supported by their teachers and families.
THE CHAMPIONS LOS CAMPEONES
Back Row (L to R) -Dr. Lucinda Soltero-González, Mr. Ernesto Sanchez, Dr. David Nieto, Dr. Patricia MacGregor-Mendoza
OUR PARTICIPANTS IN THE SPOTLIGHT NUESTROS PARTICIPANTES EN EL CENTRO
Several of our participants, in particular, the champions, went home and found themselves in the spotlight. Here are a few links to their time in the spotlight.
Kirsten is featured in this article and interview
Here is a pre-competition article covering Lus Gallardo from Mt. Vernon, Washington
https://www.knkx.org/post/mount-vernon-girl-alegr-earns-spot-national-spanish-spelling-bee
Miriam Arias Arcineda from Albuquerque was featured in a piece by KRQE TV
Please email (nssbsa@gmail.com) me the links to any articles or news stories featuring out participants and I will gladly share it with everyone via our website.