National Spelling Bee Champ Dev Shah Goes From ‘despondent’ To Soaking Up The Moment

Associated Press, South Florida Sun-Sentinel
Thu, 06/01/2023 - 9:34pm

By BEN NUCKOLS (Associated Press) OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Fifteen months ago, Dev Shah spent a miserable five hours spelling outdoors in chilly, windy, damp conditions at a supersize regional competition in Orlando, Florida, only to fall short of his dream of returning to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. “Despondent is the right word,” Dev said.

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