National Spelling Bee next stop for Tia Thomas

[Sandman]

"I like words. It's fun to find patterns."
Tia is heading for her fourth visit to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which begins May 30 in Washington, D.C. She and her mom, Pamela, will fly out Saturday and later be joined by her dad, Chance, and other ... via Sierra Star (http://www.sierrastar.com/news/story/13616875p-14213805c.html)


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[BGW]

Tia Thomas of Coarsegold lasts into the finals but misspelled "zacate" last night in the 2007 National Spelling Bee.
A big tip of the hat to Tia Thomas

[jjcheyenne]

Tia did a great job. I was really pulling for her. She should be proud to make it so far.

[Surfus]

No matter how you spell it, a Coarsegold 12-year-old's fourth trip to the National Spelling Bee can only be described as a big success.
http://www.fresnobee.com/263/story/51141.html

[DMK]

I agree with Surfus. She still a winner in my book!

[Sandman]

Thomas, who attends Mountain Home Charter School in Oakhurst, won the eastern Madera county (http://www.topix.com/county/madera-ca) regional spelling bee in March, which enabled her to advance to the nationals, taking place May 30 and 31st. via KSEE-TV Fresno (http://www.ksee24.com/Story.aspx?type=ln&NStoryID=6875)


More... (http://www.topix.net/city/oakhurst-ca/2007/05/local-girl-tries-to-win-national-spelling-bee)

[monkey]

She came in 3rd in last night's final competition!!!

[jjcheyenne]

She came in 3rd in last night's final competition!!!


Cool!! Thank you for the update. I was watching it but had to leave for work so I missed the end. She did a great job!!

[Jesus Lover]

Great Job Tia!

Chalk one up for our home-school families!!