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 ArticlesAre You Saving Too Much for Retirement? Know These Surprising DownsidesDec 24, 2025It’s Party Time: 4 Quick Dips for Your Festive Party SpreadsDec 24, 2025Renovate or Relocate? the Expensive Question Facing HomeownersDec 23, 2025Activities Beyond the Slopes: What Ski Resorts Offer the Non-SkierDec 23, 2025Related TopicsAfrican AmericanSpelling Beemaking history