Cal Alexander - Small Boy

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#speller146 Cal Alexander, Jr. (LA) spelled the word spondylitis (inflammation of the vertebrae) correctly ...
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Here is Cal's profile on the Spellingbee's site: https://secure.spellingbee.com/public/spellers/2017/146

Cal correctly spelled rectify in the first round.
https://twitter.com/ScrippsBee/status/8 ... 2707211264

He must have been eliminated later that day, because he doesn't appear among the 40 finalists.
http://spellingbee.com/blog/#!/finalists-are-1?nid=1338

Just getting into the contest is a huge achievement. Congratulations to Cal!
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Cal shows off his comic acting chops in this promotional video for the new book "Parenting in the Spotlight: how to raise a child star without screwing them up."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bybo3Epig-A

The title of the book seems very relevant. Great job Cal!!!
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Meet the six Louisiana students competing in the National Spelling Bee this week.

Cal Alexander, 14, speller number 194

8th grader at Caddo Magnet School in Shreveport, Louisiana

Fun fact: Cal has toured the Americas in three Broadway shows: Billy Elliot, A Christmas Story, and Matilda.

Cal previously competed in 2017, tying for 41st place, and 2018, tying for 42nd place.
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Cal was one of the 50 spellers who advanced to Thursday's finals, taking place tonight. Sadly he did not make it to the final 16. Congrats, Cal, on making it this far!

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