Spelling Bee contestants show off their talents beyond the bee

ViewIn a state as big as Texas, sometimes it's the little things that mean the most.

"After I won the regionals, I made those, so I can get motivated," said Brihasa Weduru, who made miniature clay versions of the Scripps National Spelling Bee trophy.

For the 10-year-old from Keller, Texas, words open up a whole new...