Countdown To The 2013 Regional Spelling Bee
Posted: February 27, 2013
Amber Williams
Ariana Williams
Amber Williams
School: Luray Middle
Grade: Eighth
Age: 14
Born in: Luray
Currently lives in: Luray
Parents: Renea and Ronnie Williams
Winning or, if runner-up, misspelled word in district bee: Sasquatch (spelled correctly but did not capitalize)
Favorite subject: Music. “Because I have an amazing teacher who makes learning songs exciting.”
Career goals: Doctor. “Because I have a strong interest in the medical field.”
Hobbies: Playing the flute and piano, running cross country and drawing.
Favorite book or author: The “Halo” trilogy series by Alexandra Adornetto.
Spelling secrets: “Before I spell a word, I try to visualize and spell it in my head.”
Interesting facts: “I collect four-leaf clovers and have over 100.”
Anything else you’d like to say to DN-R readers: “I’m glad to be doing the spelling bee for my final year and I want to thank everyone who has supported me.”
Ariana Williams
School: Luray Middle
Grade: Seventh
Age: 12
Born in: Luray
Currently lives in: Luray
Parents: Renea and Ronnie Williams
Winning or, if runner-up, misspelled word in district bee: Gargoyle (spelled correctly)
Favorite Subject: GT (Gifted and Talented Program). “We get to do fun projects and Mrs. Litten is really nice!”
Career Goals: Makeup artist. “I like to do makeup on myself during my free time and it’s fun!”
Hobbies: Drama, jewelry making, stage makeup, taking pictures.
Favorite book or author: “Whisper,” by Alyson Noël.
Spelling Secrets: “Study, study, study! That’s the key to winning.”
Interesting Facts: “I know lots of weird facts, such as: Marilyn Monroe had six toes, and peanuts are an ingredient in dynamite.”