Bahamas National Spelling Bee Champion Jee’von Pratt (kneeling left) at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center with members of the Bahamian contingent in Washington for the 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Kneeling right is Sarthak Saxens, and standing from left to right are Nicola McKay, Eula Gaitor, Nickara Pratt, India Bowleg, Austin Pratt, Neneth Pratt, Francina Beneby and Patrinella Rolle. Photo: Elisabeth Ann Brown