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 ArticlesYou Saved for Retirement—Now What?Feb 02, 2026Creamy Sweet Chicken and Broccoli RiceJan 29, 2026Mortgage Interest Rate Forecast for 2026Jan 28, 2026Ask Angi: How Can I Control Pests in Winter?Jan 27, 2026Related TopicsAfrican AmericanSpelling Beemaking history