Memphis-area speller eliminated in quarterfinals of national bee
Josh Verma, 11, of Germantown, reacts after providing an incorrect answer during the quarterfinals of the Scripps National Spelling Bee on May 27 in Washington. (Allison Robbert/AP)
Josh Verma’s quest to win the Scripps National Spelling Bee has come to an end.
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Josh Verma Scripps National Spelling Bee spelling beeJody Callahan
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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