US NewsSpelling Bee Champ Zaila Avant-garde Offered Full Scholarship to LSUSavePrintZaila Avant-garde, 14, celebrates after winning the finals of the 2021 Scripps National Spelling Bee at Disney World in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., on July 8, 2021. John Raoux/AP PhotoTribune News Service7/11/2021|Updated: 4/20/2022By Joseph Wilkinson From New York Daily NewsFrom bee to tiger?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesMortgage Options: Which Is Better for Buying a Home?Feb 07, 2026Veggie Wrap With Peanut SauceFeb 06, 2026Virginia Beach Lands on New York Times’ Best Places to Go Worldwide in 2026 ListFeb 05, 20264 Money Habits Boomers Swore by That Millennials Are Walking Away FromFeb 04, 2026Related TopicsAfrican AmericanSpelling Beemaking history