Saint Louis University to Host Scripps Spelling Bee Regional on March 7
Maggie Rotermund
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ST. LOUIS - Saint Louis University School of Education will host a regional event for the Scripps National Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 7, bringing together 33 local elementary and middle school students to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.
Saturday’s event will be the fourth time SLU will host for the Scripps National Spelling Bee. The event begins at 9 a.m.
The 2026 competitors include:
- Pritika Prasanth, Christ Prince Of Peace School
- Khusi Dahal, Wildwood Middle School
- Tudor Vazquez Guillamet, Reed Elementary School
- Saanvi Singh, Rockwood Valley Middle School
- Zara Sharif, South Middle School
- Ananya Reddy Tangatur, West Middle School
- Elizabeth Teague, Saint Charles Borromeo School
- Pearl Curtis, Saint Paul Lutheran School
- Ansh Mehta, Crestview Middle School
- Adhvikaa Raghul, Pheasant Point Elementary
- Kevin Shi, Ladue Middle School
- Matt Bain, North Kirkwood Middle School
- Pranitha Dulla, Parkway West Middle School
- Hannah Marstall, Ascension School
- Robert-Thomas Novy, Zion Lutheran School
- Mariam Zaid, Mary Institute And Saint Louis Day School
- Makhi Curtis, Carr Lane Vpa Middle School
- Carson Navales, Saeger Middle School
- Aidan Tran, Brentwood Middle School
- Kwame Owusu-Adom, Dubray Middle School
- Russell Brown, Betty Wheeler Classical Junior Academy
- Molly Marston, Mckinley Classical Middle School
- Audrey Ripoll, Wentzville South Middle School
- John Shaw, Halls Ferry Elementary School
- August (AJ) Toennies, Castlio Elementary School
- Myah Alemu, Visitation Academy
- Luke Barton, Holy Spirit School
- Yusha Junaid, Governor French Academy
- Ezra Murphy, Lafayette Preparatory Academy - Middle
- Savyaharan Rakhesh Nambiar, Francis Howell Middle School
- Harrison Ude, Discovery Ridge Elementary School
- Elizabeth Weilert, Holy Infant School
- Gabrielle Clark, Steam Academy Middle School
The winner of this contest will move forward to the National Scripps Spelling Bee in Washington D.C., in May 2026.
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation’s largest and longest-running educational program, having launched in 1925. By inspiring the exploration of words, the Bee illuminates pathways to lifelong curiosity, celebrates academic achievement, and enriches communities.
Event Details
- When: 9 a.m. Saturday, March 7
- Where: Cook Hall Auditorium, Chaifetz School of Business, Saint Louis University
- Admission: Free and open to the public