Filipino whiz kids make it to spelling bee finals
NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland – Almost 300 kids from around and outside the U.S. gathered for the National Spelling Bee championship last week.
For the Henares family of Avon, Connecticut, this is their second trip to the finals. John Henares’ eldest son, Joseph, finished third in 2007. Now, it’s his youngest son, John Paul’s turn to spell words with the nation’s best.
John said, “Since Joseph’s win, we encouraged his younger brother to also make it to the finals. We’re happy they’re enjoying themselves.”
Andrea Mirasol of Vernon, Texas said it’s tougher this year than the 2 times she’s made the finals.
Mirasol said, “The competition is more fierce and there’s a lot of talented, smart kids out there.”
These Filipino bets were knocked out in the semi-finals but they remain unfazed. For some, it was a chance to make new friends…and for others…a motivation to come back and make it all the way next year.
For the Henares family of Avon, Connecticut, this is their second trip to the finals. John Henares’ eldest son, Joseph, finished third in 2007. Now, it’s his youngest son, John Paul’s turn to spell words with the nation’s best.
John said, “Since Joseph’s win, we encouraged his younger brother to also make it to the finals. We’re happy they’re enjoying themselves.”
Andrea Mirasol of Vernon, Texas said it’s tougher this year than the 2 times she’s made the finals.
Mirasol said, “The competition is more fierce and there’s a lot of talented, smart kids out there.”
These Filipino bets were knocked out in the semi-finals but they remain unfazed. For some, it was a chance to make new friends…and for others…a motivation to come back and make it all the way next year.
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