100 years of the Bee
In 2025, the Bee will celebrate the 100th anniversary of the very first National Spelling Bee. While only 9 spellers participated in that first competition, their legacy lives on in the millions of students who compete at all levels of the spelling bee program today.
Throughout the year, we will share stories from the Bee archive, engage our spelling bee alumni in different ways and commemorate 100 years of words with special opportunities.
Photos from the ArcHIVE
calling all spelling bee alumni!
Did you compete in the National Competition of the Scripps National Spelling Bee? We're looking to engage with our former national competitors throughout the 100th year, bringing you news about upcoming events and ways that we're celebrating in 2025. Be sure to sign up for our alumni network to receive emails from the Bee and stay up-to-date with all the buzz!