Indian-American student Faizan Zaki, 13, from Texas, has emerged as the champion of the 2025 Scripps National Spelling Bee after correctly spelling the word “éclaircissement.” His victory continues the long-standing tradition of Indian-American excellence in the prestigious U.S. competition.
Zaki, a seventh-grader at C M Rice Middle School, outlasted more than 240 competitors from across the nation to claim the top spot. He defeated fellow finalist Sarvadnya Kadam in the final round held on Thursday night, winning the Scripps Cup, a $50,000 cash prize, a trophy, and a medal in the Bee’s 100th edition.
This marks a major comeback for Zaki, who finished as the runner-up in the 2024 Bee after a spell-off against Bruhat Soma, another Indian-American competitor.
January 26th, 2023, was a day of pride and celebration for the students and staff of PM SHRI GHS Morpirla as they showcased their talents and achievements at the Quepem taluka level Republic Day celebration.
Top Honors for March Past, Swachh School, and Dance The school’s marching contingent won first prize for their impressive March Past performance, demonstrating their discipline, teamwork, and synchronization. Additionally, PM SHRI GHS Morpirla was awarded first prize for the Swachh School competition, recognizing their commitment to maintaining a clean and healthy environment.
The school’s dance troupe also impressed the judges, securing third prize for their energetic and well-choreographed performance.
Dignitaries Attend the Event The Quepem taluka level Republic Day celebration was attended by several dignitaries, including Honorable Minister for Power, Mr. Sudin Dhavalikar, who was the chief guest. Other notable attendees included Dy Collector Quepem, Shri Manohar Karekar, Nathan L Afonso, Mamlatdar of Quepem, and Surendra Gaonkar, joint Mamlatdar Quepem.
Headmistress Congratulates Students and Staff Headmistress Maria Murena Miranda, who was in Delhi attending the Republic Day celebrations, congratulated the students and staff on their achievements. She emphasized the importance of maintaining a clean and healthy school environment, stating, “Swachh School is important because it helps children learn and stay healthy, prevents the spread of disease, and promotes healthy habits.”
The entire PM SHRI GHS Morpirla community is proud of their students’ achievements and looks forward to continuing their excellence in academics, sports, and cultural activities.
