Aopril 16th, 2024-BOWLING GREEN, Ohio-Kendall Mehl, a sixth-grader from Otsego Junior High School, won the Northwest Ohio Regional Spelling Bee, earning a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C. She’s the first student from Otsego Local Schools to compete at this level.
Kendall’s parents are proud of her dedication to practicing, with at least an hour of daily study, and her love for reading. Despite the pressure, Kendall is excited and prepared for the national competition, supported by her family’s encouragement and her passion for spelling.
