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?Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesThe 401(k) Mistake That Could Cost You Millions in Retirement SavingsJul 14, 2025Victoria, BC: Where Sustainable Travel Meets Unforgettable Family FunJul 12, 2025Baltimore Is a Premier Travel Destination—Give It a LookJul 11, 2025The Pros and Cons of Moving in With Your Adult ChildJul 11, 2025Related TopicsAfrican AmericanSpelling Beemaking history