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Alaska's Spelling Stars Head to D.C.
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- May 27, 2026
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- 90
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Summary
Two Alaskan spelling whizzes, 14-year-old Aidan Cole and 13-year-old Andie Seavey, are headed to D.C. for the Scripps National Spelling Bee — one of the nation’s most prestigious word challenges. Aidan, a Kenai eighth-grader, stunned the state with his win in March, nailing “thrasonical” to claim the title. Andie, from Fairbanks, balances spelling with percussion, knitting, baking, and theater. With 247 competitors vying for $50,000, they’re diving into intense rounds — quarterfinals and semifinals this week, with the live finals airing Thursday afternoon on ION. These bright young minds are ready to shine. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: [email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/78059e75fec0813b