County Spelling Bee Win by Jennifer Min - City News Group, Inc.

Community Calendar

MARCH
S M T W T F S
01 02 03 04 05 06 07
08 09 10 11 12 13 14
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
29 30 31 01 02 03 04
View Events
Submit Events
directory

County Spelling Bee Win

By Jennifer Min, Community Writer
March 19, 2014 at 02:01pm. Views: 30

The morning of Wednesday, March 12th, twenty-seven district spelling bee winners from throughout Riverside County gathered at the Moreno Valley Conference and Recreation Center in hopes of taking home the 37th Annual Riverside County Spelling Bee trophy. Joining the Spelling Bee Master were 3 judges, an arbitrator, timekeeper, challenge recorder, and a round advisor, students from grades 4 through 8 from their respective districts sought to obtain the County title. After an introduction of judges, the explanation of rules, and encouraging advice from Superintendent Kenneth Young, the Bee ensued for seventeen rounds, six of which had no eliminations. Finally, 3 hours later, with one student left on stage, Keerthana Sivathasan spells her two winning words: "puritan" and "socialite". Keerthana will continue spelling competitively at the National Spelling Bee held May 25-30, 2014 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in Maryland, where she will represent Riverside County. Keerthana, 8th grader at Corona Fundamental Intermediate School, believes her success is rooted in "putting all [her] effort in it," and "making sure [she's] focused on it." She wrote in her autobiographical summary that her "parents have been helping [her] to prepare" for the Bee. Keerthana spent the rest of her time posing for pictures and beaming with aplomb. Second place winners, Shakson Isaac and Olivia Landis, and third place winner, Jenna-May Ingal leave the Conference Center with trophies of their own. Before exiting, Jenna-May confidently asserts, "I know that I'll be back next year," marking her 5th time making it to the County Spelling Bee. The county awaits in anticipation for their very own Keerthana to appear at Nationals where they hope she will bring first back home to Riverside County.

Related Articles

Photo Courtesy of: Shani Hamilton Thillet

By Greg Zerovnik, Contributing Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 337

“I am excited to leverage my extensive network of Inland Empire actors, dancers, and models to bring exceptional talent to advertising projects at Dameron Communications,” said Shani Hamilton Thillet

Photo Courtesy of: Moreno Valley Unified School District

By Anahi Velasco, Contributing Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 432

Left to Right: The Moreno Valley Unified School District team earned 3 CalSPRA Awards of Excellence and a President's Award. School Board Vice President Sammie Luna, Digital Media Specialist Isaiah Garcia, Director of Communications and Community Engagement Anahi Velasco, Digital Video Specialist Naival Cartagena, and School Board Member Justin Jackson.

Photo Courtesy of: Moreno Valley Unified School District

By Anahi Velasco, Contributing Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 447

Valley View High School earns California Distinguished School Award

Photo Courtesy of: City of Loma Linda - Government

By Eric Montgomery , Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 512

We’re excited to welcome the newest member of the Loma Linda Chamber of Commerce — Upmost Barber Shop!

Photo Courtesy of: Thomas Jackson of Redlands, CA.

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 585

Pioneertown, established in 1946, is known as a prime filming location and tourist destination, offering an 1880s-themed experience with its Old West style buildings.

Photo Courtesy of: Redlands Conservancy

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 794

As spring warms the hills and trails around Redlands, another familiar sign of the season is making its return: rattlesnakes.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Moreno Valley

By Ruby Stephenson, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 475

A person wearing yellow cleaning gloves wipes a glass window with a cloth, removing soap and water during routine household cleaning.
Mayor Ulises Cabrera is encouraging residents to embrace the season as an opportunity for a fresh start while taking advantage of City resources designed to make spring cleaning easier, safer, and more convenient.

Photo Courtesy of: Redlands Conservancy

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 538

As spring warms the hills and trails around Redlands, another familiar sign of the season is making its return: rattlesnakes.

Photo Courtesy of: The City of Moreno Valley Government

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 503

Get ready to hop to MoVal’s annual Springtastic Festival and Egg Hunt!

Photo Courtesy of: City of Grand Terrace

By Judith J. Garcia, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 526

The City of Grand Terrace is hosting their Annual Blue Mountain Festival event on Saturday, May 16, 2026.

Photo Courtesy of: Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital

By Ross Goldberg, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 426

Children suffering from brain injury find pathways to recovery thanks to the highly-trained professional team providing care at Totally Kids Rehabilitation Hospital’ s acute and subacute rehabilitation units.

Photo Courtesy of: City of Colton Community Services Department

By Eric Montgomery, Community Writer

March 24, 2026 at 05:57pm. Views: 395

No school? No problem! Skip the boredom and pull up to the Teen Hub. We’ve got you covered all break long.

--> -->