Philippines-born student wins school spelling bee in Mesa

Name: Philippines-born student wins school spelling bee in Mesa
Uploaded: 2026-01-12T04:25:34Z
Description: A 12-year-old Mesa student is preparing for a district-wide spelling bee just five years after moving from the Philippines and learning English. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more about her determination.

A 12-year-old Mesa student is preparing for a district-wide spelling bee just five years after moving from the Philippines and learning English. FOX 10's Taylor Wirtz learns more about her determination.

Posted January 11, 2026 9:25pm MST