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Kohima: Thejatsu-U Rutsa from Living Tree School in Kohima clinched the 11th Nagaland Spelling Bee Championship on Wednesday. The event took place at the State Council of Educational Research and Training halls. Rutsa, identified as Speller No. 56, beat the competition to take home 80,000 rupees. The Fountain Club organized the tournament alongside partners including the SCERT, The Morung Express, Excellogics, and Mirrorless Films. It focused on students from Classes VI to IX.
Thejaneizo Linyü of Khedi Baptist Higher Secondary School took second place for 60,000 rupees. Carolene Lotha from Christian Higher Secondary School in Dimapur finished third for 40,000 rupees. Lineno Kaimo of St. Paul School, Phesama, grabbed fourth place to win 20,000 rupees. Quarter-finalists Shuzini Catherine Chario, Kellika, Thanggunhao Thomsong, and Mharoni Yanthan each received 10,000 rupees.
The contest recognized younger talent as well. Seneino Laura earned the Young Speller title, and Thejasevono Meyase picked up the Promising Speller Award. Both students received 10,000 rupees. SCERT vice-principal Daniel Thong praised the event's evolution, saying, "the championship had improved with every edition."
Alila Chang compered the final ceremony. Metsisieto Zhasa provided the vote of thanks, and Moalong Imti distributed the prizes. The event relied on a team of pronouncers including Dr. Sekholü Tetseo, Dr. Aneile Puro, Vipenu Noswe, Asano Zashumo, and Emma Thonger. Judges included Dr. Theyiesinuo Keditsu, Kekhrieneinuo Sekhose, Priskali H. Sumi, and B. Sonian Jemphang. Keduwe-u Tsuhah served as chief coordinator, while the jury board included Vipopal Kintso, Rokovikho Chale, and Neizokhotuo Belho.
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