Ordean East student heading to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Gemma Kim is the NE Regional Spelling Bee Champion!

According to the school district, the 8th grader at Ordean East went 25 rounds with two other Duluth students in the finals.

The competition took place in Mt. Iron on Tuesday. Kim will now head to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May.

Annabelle Wu earned runner up, and Wyatt Olek took home 3rd place.

Here are the six Duluth students who went:

1. Charlotte Chase, 5th grade at Lowell
2. James Kresha, 5th grade at Congdon
3. Gemma Kim, 8th grade at Ordean East
4. Wyatt Olek, 6th grade at Ordean East
5. Dane Ottjes, 8th grade at Lincoln Park
6. Annabelle Wu, 7th grade at Ordean East