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Local youngsters take part in the WCPO 9 On Your Side/Scripps Regional Spelling Bee

Two winners will advance to the National Bee
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Posted at 8:23 AM, Mar 16, 2019
and last updated 2019-03-16 16:46:06-04

CINCINNATI — Students from the Tri-State are taking part in the WCPO 9 On Your Side/Scripps Regional Spelling Bee at Cincinnati Hills Christian Academy.

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Sebastian Castilla from the Schilling School for the Gifted is the winner from Region 2 (OH). Henry Campbell from Highlands Middle School claimed the win for Region 1 (KY/IN) when he spelled 'succumb' correctly.

Castilla and Campbell will advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, held from May 27 to May 30, in Washingon, D.C.