Buzz-Worthy Achievements: From Spelling Bees to Volunteering MVPs!
In this episode of Along the Rock, host Kaitlyn Blum talks with Parker Zimmerly, a student from Amboy Junior High School who competed in the 2024 Scripps National Spelling Bee, and Tom Wadsworth, recently named Volunteer of the Year for his 43 years of service to local spelling competitions.
Parker shares what it was like to step onto the national stage in Washington, D.C., the excitement of competing, and the behind-the-scenes experiences that most viewers never see. He also reflects on the word that ended his run and the friendships he built along the way.
Tom offers insight into the…
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