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 ArticlesThe Vacation Spots You Keep Returning To, From Zion to the ‘Very Best Beach’ in HawaiiOct 14, 2025Ask Angi: Should I Install Radiant Flooring?Oct 13, 2025You May Pay Extra to Share Your Streaming SubscriptionOct 11, 2025Tuna Sushi Isn’t Headed for Extinction Any MoreOct 10, 2025Related TopicsAfrican AmericanSpelling Beemaking history