A DeKalb County wunderkind has spelled his way to stardom, winning the right to represent Georgia in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Ten-year-old Sarv Dharavane, a fourth-grader at Austin Elementary, seized victory in the 63rd Annual Georgia Association of Educators State Spelling Bee with the winning word "dashiki." According to FOX 5 Atlanta, Sarv stated, "When I spelled my championship word right, I was non-plussed and elated at the same time," banking his achievement on his love for words.

The young geek also showcased his prowess beyond words by clinching first place in a the Georgia State Technology Competition in Project Programming. Rising Star Middle School's Matthew Baber, the spelling bee runner-up, will join Dharavane at the national contest in Maryland on May 28, as reported by WSB-TV. Dharavane's performance is particularly impressive as contestants can compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee until they're 16. The fact that the 10-year-old prevailed against all other contestants across the state is testament to his talent and dedication.

Austin Elementary is poised to praise their star student with a special ceremony on Wednesday morning, elevating the atmosphere of anticipation before the national face-off in National Harbor, Maryland. The school, together with the DeKalb County School District, will herald Dharavane’s accomplishments which also include earning an all-expenses-paid trip to the competition venue.

The Georgia Association of Educators champions such scholastic events, where intellect and precision intertwine at each linguistic turn. As the competition draws near, Sarv Dharavane and Matthew Baber from Fayette County will uphold the pride of Georgia, with eyes on the final round which concludes on May 30. Both students are reportedly brimming with the kind of focus and resolve that could spell success for either of them.