The student from Brentwood’s Mirman School was among nine spellers from the original field of 243 to reach the finals.

Oliver Halkett, a 13-year-old from Los Angeles, has reached the Scripps National Spelling Bee finals and stands to win ...

A 13-year-old from Los Angeles is among the finalists at this year's Scripps National Spelling Bee - and he's r-e-a-d-y for ...

Oliver Halkett omitted the “u” in the adjective that means “marked by or relating to a yellow or pink tint given a white sauce by the addition of egg yolks, tomato puree, or lobster coral.” ...

Finalists like Esha Marupudi, Oliver Halkett, and Faizan Zaki demonstrated exceptional skill, supported by dedicated coaches like Scott Remer. The competition now includes geographical terms ...

Faizan Zaki, last year’s runner-up, won the coveted award after surviving two dramatic final rounds and calling the ...