11-year-old DeKalb student headed to national spelling bee for 2nd time
Sarv Dharavane. Courtesy of Georgia Association of Educators
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. - An 11-year-old DeKalb County student is once again preparing to represent Georgia on the national stage, after clinching the top spot in the state spelling competition.
What we know:
Sarv Dharavane, a student at Austin Elementary, won the Georgia Association of Educators State Spelling Bee, earning a return trip to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in May. It was a standout moment for the young speller, whose final word sealed his victory and guaranteed another shot at the national title.
Joining him at the national competition will be 12-year-old runner-up Sara Daoud. Both students will represent Georgia among the nation’s top young spellers.
What's next:
Sarv made it to the semifinals in last year’s national competition. This time around, he hopes to go even further.