Shivashankar looks to take home trophy

Thu, May 29, 2008 - 8:45 AM

When Kavya Shivashankar stepped onto the national spelling bee scene at the age of nine, she was considered a prime favorite to win the bee before completing her eligibility.

In 2006, the Kansas speller made it to round eight before missing gematrial, and in 2007 she made it to round seven before missing cilice. This is her third appearance at the national bee, and if she doesn't win, she still has two more years of eligibility.

She started her morning off by correctly spelling mobilometer in round two. Look for her to be in contention for the championship.

Below is an interesting article on Shivashankar from USA Today.

http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-05-28-bee-main_N.htm

-Josh Dawsey






http://www.usatoday.com/news/education/2007-05-28-bee-main_N.htm