Could you spell Gallivat? Better question, do you know what a Gallivat is?

“Gallivat” is not a word you hear everyday. Merriam-Webster defines it as “an East Indian ship propelled by sails and oars and often armed and used by pirates.”  This elementary school girl knew how to and she's heading to the National Championship now! One of the thousands of words Siya Sampath was ready to spell and she spelled that one and 15 others correctly to top 40 other spellers from around the county to win the bee.


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