The Gleaner’s Children’s Own Spelling Bee champion, Gifton Wright, enjoys a tour of a World War II Memorial in Washington, DC. Gifton placed fourth in the final of the Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor. “IT WAS awesome! I feel great; almost speechless!” was how 14-year-old Gifton Wright Jr described his outstanding performance and experience at this year’s Scripps National Spelling Bee at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention … Read entire article »