Two Students Tie for First in El Paso ISD Spanish Spelling Bee

After a 50-word showdown, the top spellers were decided on the word "aizoáceo".

Jan. 30, 2026 at 10:31pm

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Two students from the El Paso Independent School District tied for first place in the district's annual Spanish Spelling Bee competition. The contest came down to the word "aizoáceo" (a plant in the fig-marigold family) after the students had correctly spelled 50 words, including "fagocitosis" and "hebdómada".

Why it matters

The Spanish Spelling Bee is an important academic event that showcases the language skills of students in the El Paso area. Winning this competition is a significant achievement that can open doors for the students in their future educational and career pursuits.

The details

Emiliano Ferrán Martinez Caloca and another unnamed student were the two finalists who tied for first place in the El Paso ISD Spanish Spelling Bee. The competition featured 50 challenging Spanish words, with the winner ultimately being decided on the word "aizoáceo", which refers to a plant in the fig-marigold family.

  • The El Paso ISD Spanish Spelling Bee took place on January 31, 2026.

The players

Emiliano Ferrán Martinez Caloca

A student at an El Paso Independent School District school who tied for first place in the district's Spanish Spelling Bee.

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The takeaway

The Spanish Spelling Bee showcases the impressive language skills of students in the El Paso area, highlighting the importance of bilingual education and the value of mastering both English and Spanish.