Laura Newcombe pulled off what one judge called a “clutch performance” this afternoon to advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington this weekend. The Deer Park pupil had to spell four zingers, isochronal, theopneustic, chlorthalidone and choralcelo to advance. At the championship round Laura will compete against the 13 best young spellers in the world. The Star reports that chlorthalidone caused Laura some furrows but she plunged on, correctly finishing the word. Star story.
