Ian Snow, of John McGlashan College, remains cool as he
spells his way to victory at the New Zealand Vegemite Lower
South Island Regional Spelling Bee at Otago Boys High
School yesterday. Photo by Peter McIntosh
Most days, the word "extraneous" is far from relevant for
Ian Snow.
But yesterday, it was very relevant for the John McGlashan
year 9 pupil, because it was the word he spelt correctly to
win the New Zealand Vegemite Lower South Island Regional
Spelling Bee at Otago Boys High School.
He went head-to-head with 50 year 9 competitors from
secondary schools south of Oamaru, and the only other
contestant who looked like taking the prize from him was Akib
Khan of James Hargest College in Invercargill.
Ironically, it was the word "commiserate" which tripped him
up and handed first prize to Ian.
Both pupils will represent the region at the national final
in Wellington on March 20.
The national winner will compete at the 83rd Annual
Scripps-Howard United States Spelling Bee in Washington DC in
June.
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