Durham student headed to Scripps National Spelling Bee

Durham, N.C. — A student at Bethesda Elementary School is going national for his spelling prowess.

Frank Dumas is going to the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

A post from the school district’s Facebook page shows Bethesda Principal Dr. Shaneeka Moore-Lawrence sharing a Facetime call with Frank, congratulating him for the accomplishment.

Dumas is one of more than 200 regional winners. Dumas was also a winner at the Bethesda spelling bee on February 23.

The event is held in Washington, D.C. on June 2.

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