Lincoln 8th-grader Genevieve Ramey successfully spelled her way to the No. 1 spot at the annual 21 WFMJ Regional Spelling Bee on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Stambaugh Auditorium.
As grand champion, Genevieve secured a $2,000 scholarship from Kent State University at Trumbull and the opportunity to represent her school at the 101st annual Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., over Memorial Day weekend. She also walked away with a 1st Place Trophy.
More than 60 spellers in grades 5 to 8 represented schools in Trumbull and Mahoning counties at the spelling competition that is in its 93rd year.
Genevieve claimed her win by correctly spelling “comminatory”.
Last year, Genevieve won the Trumbull County Educational Service Center’s Annual Spelling Bee. She was among 34 students from schools across Trumbull County to compete in the event that was co-sponsored by the Youngstown/Warren Regional Chamber.
