DMS Spelling Bee Champ Advances to Nationals
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Congratulations to Yohaan Damani of Downingtown Middle School, who claimed first place at the 2026 Chester County Spelling Bee on Wednesday, February 11. Yohaan secured his victory with the winning word “predecessor”. His win earns him the opportunity to represent Chester County this spring at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C.