Broken Arrow Sisters Sweep School Spelling Bee
May 05 2023 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
OVCA students take first place and advance to
regional competitions
Two sisters from Broken Arrow advanced to a semi-regional
competition after demonstrating exceptional spelling skills in
their recent school spelling bees. Kesinu Ehimika, a fifth grader,
claimed the top prize in the elementary school division, while
older sister Ayiba Ehimika, an eighth grader, won the middle school
division.
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Sisters Kesinu (pictured) and Ayiba
Ehimika took first place in their grade level spelling bees.
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The siblings attend Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA), one
of the longest operating virtual charter schools.
"Every student has a unique learning style and deserves the
chance to showcase their knowledge in a way that suits them best,"
said Audra Plummer, OVCA Head of School. "Opportunities like the
virtual Spelling Bee cater to individual needs and equip students
with the necessary resources to excel."
Kesinu said she enjoyed competing in the Spelling Bee with other
fifth graders.
“It was exciting getting to spell different words and make new
friends,” she said.
Repetition was crucial to Ayiba’s success, “I learned that
practicing your words daily can help you win a spelling bee.”
Ayiba moved on to regionals. The Spelling Bees were held
online.
Photos are available here.
About Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy
Oklahoma Virtual Charter Academy (OVCA) is a full-time public
charter school authorized by the Statewide Virtual Charter School
Board serving Oklahoma students in kindergarten through 12th grade.
As part of the Oklahoma public school system, OVCA is tuition-free
and gives parents and families the choice to access the curriculum
and tools provided by K12, a Stride company (NYSE: LRN). Stride
offers learners of all ages a more effective way to learn and build
their skills for the future. For more information about OVCA, visit
ovca.k12.com.
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