Twenty-one students from five elementary schools and two junior high schools are set to compete in the Douglas Unified School District Spelling Bee. Scheduled for January 22 at 5 p.m., this event highlights academic excellence and student commitment.

At just 18, Zaila Avant-garde has already left an indelible mark on the world. From winning the Scripps National Spelling Bee as the first African American to setting Guinness World Records in basketball, her future is poised for even greater achievements.