I believe you
I can spellI am a Wizard
I've never one a spelling bee, but I was Hide & Seek champion in 1992.
Never been in one. The only academic type competitions I have done were math, science, and debate.
Funnily I was runner-up to go to State back in 8th grade...had I won that, I would have gone to Nationals for my chance at my Spelling Bee PRO CARD