Kirkland resident Gabriella Nursalim wins Providence Classical Christian School spelling bee

Gabriella Nursalim, a fourth grader at Providence Classical Christian School in Kirkland, won her school's spelling bee on Feb. 27.

Gabriella Nursalim, a fourth grader at Providence Classical Christian School in Kirkland, won her school’s spelling bee on Feb. 27.

After 25 rounds of tough competition, Nursalim correctly spelled “miniscule” to become the champion.

Nursalim will go on to represent Providence at the Seattle Times Regional Spelling Bee in Seattle on March 29.

Runner up and alternate for the regional bee was third grader Micah Morgan.