The 13-year-old Spelling Bee Champion – Rodrigo Medinilla
“Everyone has talent. What’s rare is the courage to follow it to the dark places where it leads.” – Erica Jong. Some people are just born with extraordinary skills, and they amaze the whole world. One such boy is Rodrigo Medinilla. He is a 13-year-old boy who is simply an all-rounder. His quest for knowledge knows no bounds. The extraordinary thing about Rodrigo is that he is not a prodigy of mathematics, or linguistics, or biology; he is a prodigy in everything. Exceptional Qualities of The Young Boy | Rodrigo Medinilla When he was just two years old, Rodrigo was perfectly articulating ABCs in both English and Spanish. After knowing that he was far advanced than his peers, Rodrigo’s mother, Aida, sought help from a county psychologist in Florida. It was the time when Rodrigo entered Kindergarten. It was the guidance given by the counselor and various educators that led Aida to Mensa. She said that “Mensa is an organization that has opened doors for R...