Memphis-area 5th grader advances to National Spelling Bee quarterfinals
Josh Verma, seen her with his dad, Abhishek Navneet, started as one of 247 spelling bee contestants. Now, he’s one of 95. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian.)
At 11 years old, Josh Verma, a Memphis-area elementary student, has made it to the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee being held this week in Washington, D.C.
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Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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