Published On: February 11th, 2020By Leticia Fehling

Marina Ly and Edelynn Tang Crowned Top Spellers

The AISD top winners students will compete at the Houston Public Media Spelling Bee on Feb. 29.

Edelynn Tang and Marina Ly (l-r) show off their trophies after winning the District 2020 Spelling Bee.

Some of Aldine’s best spellers faced off on February 5 in the District Spelling Bee. Sixty elementary and middle school students competed for a spot to advance to the Houston Public Media 2019 Spelling Bee.

After 13 rounds, Marina Ly, an eighth-grader at Shotwell Middle School, earned the title of Champion Speller for a third consecutive year. Marina won with the word “piratical.”

The Runner-Up title went to second-grader Edelynn Tang from Ermel Elementary School.

Only campus winners advanced to the District event. Contestants must not have passed beyond the eighth grade on or before Feb. 1, 2020.

The two AISD winners advance to compete in the regional Houston Public Media Spelling Bee on February 29, 2020.

Benefits of Taking Part in Spelling Bees

Students improve their spelling, increase their vocabularies, learn concepts, and develop correct English. As a result, they read and write more effectively and score higher on standardized tests and college prep tests and beyond. The impact lasts a lifetime.
Students learn word etymology and country of origin, the meanings of prefixes and suffixes, and spelling rules.
By studying words grouped in thematic categories, spellers not only acquire knowledge but also develop cognitive skills and an increased understanding of ideas and values.
Students of all ages and backgrounds participate on an equal, competitive basis.
Spelling bees improve spelling and spark interest among the students.
Spelling bees create friendly, sportsmanlike rivalry among the schools.