CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — Zian Pascual claimed today's Spelling Bee at Luther Jones Elementary School.
Pascual persevered through a grueling 14-round competition. Her winning word was "verandas."
The runner-up in the competition was Alyssa Arredondo.
KRIS 6 Chief Investigative Reporter Randall Kamm served as the pronouncer for the event.
