06/18/2026
9-YEAR-OLD SPELLING BEE CHAMPION ALREADY IN STD. 5
Antonio Zabaneh III, known as Tripp, is only 9 years old and already in Standard 5 at Independence Primary School.
Tripp recently won Belize's National Spelling Bee title.
His age and grade level have drawn attention, as most Standard 5 students are older.
The achievement has earned praise from educators and supporters across the country.
At 9 years old, Tripp is already one of Belize's top young academic performers.
