Bee Live: Round two begins

Channel 21 is taping this year's Vindicator Regional Spelling Bee for broadcast at a later date. Check your television listings for the date and time.
Last year's champion, John Umble, advanced through the first round. As he did last year, John had a seat at the end of a row of chairs after spelling his word correctly. He then greeted each successful speller with a smile and a thumbs up gesture in a show of good sportsmanship.