“Cambio” crowned Hanshiya Vijay the champion of the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee on Saturday morning.
Scott Middle School seventh grader Hanshiya Vijay, left, spells a word Lux Middle School seventh grader Harper Madsen watches during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee at Culler Middle School on Saturday. Vijay spelled "cambio" correctly to win.
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Schoo Middle School eighth grader Cedric Epp spells a word during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee at Culler Middle School on Saturday.
Photos: Lincoln students test their knowledge at annual LPS spelling bee
Park Middle School seventh grader Ceres Moore, center, waits in line with Scott sixth grader Ayushi Das, second left, and Irving seventh grader Koen Ressel, second right, at the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
A speller leaves the stage during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
Schoo Middle School eighth grader Cedric Epp spells a word during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee at Culler Middle School on Saturday.
Spellers watch from the stage stairs as a contestant stands at the mic during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
Scott Middle School seventh grader Hanshiya Vijay, left, spells a word Lux Middle School seventh grader Harper Madsen watches during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee at Culler Middle School on Saturday. Vijay spelled "cambio" correctly to win.
Pronouncer Jack Bisbee, right, delivers a word next to fellow pronouncer Cyndy Maddux, left, during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
Lux Middle School seventh grader Harper Madsen spells a word as Scott Middle School seventh grader Hanshiya Vijay watches during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
Scott Middle School seventh grader Hanshiya Vijay with her gold medal after winning the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
Lux Middle School seventh grader Harper Madsen, right, reacts after taking runner-up at the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
Irving Middle School seventh grader Koen Ressel spells during the Lincoln Public Schools spelling bee Saturday at Culler Middle School.
Mickle Middle School 6th grader Aubrey Piper pulls a face during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Schoo Middle School 6th grader Lorenzo Gans looks on during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Moore Middle School 8th grader Charani Kummiti looks to the judges during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Irving Middle School 7th grader Eleanor Cintani spells during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Schoo Middle School 6th grader Rachele Agbeko looks to the pronouncers during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Moore Middle School 7th grader Arjun Jasti spells during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Goodrich Middle School 7th grader Nhyira Karikari spells during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Scott Middle School 7th grader Elise Paquette leaves the stage during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Park Middle School 8th grader Sullivan Coleman looks to the pronouncers during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Moore Middle School 8th grader Sethmi Fernando spells during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Lux Middle School 6th grader Charlotte Barrera looks to the pronouncers during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Schoo Middle School 7th grader Alain Huynh spells during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Scott Middle School 6th grader Cyrus Cohn spells during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Goodrich Middle School 6th grader Nigel Thon looks to the judges during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
Scott Middle School 7th grader Hanshiya Vijay spells as she looks to the pronouncers during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln. Vijay would go on to win the contest.
Park Middle School 6th grader Mathew McCoy looks to the pronouncers during the LPS 38th Annual Oral Spelling Bee on Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, at Culler Middle School in Lincoln.
