Emma Sroka, a 7th grader from Auburn, has advanced to the quarterfinal’s of this years 96th annual Scripps National Spelling Bee.
The contest will be held virtually through the semifinals and the finals are going to be held in Orlando.
Quarterfinals are happening on Tuesday.
Sroka, who is 12 years, old is being sponsored by the Syracuse Post-Standard.
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