Before the competition starts

Monday, May 27, 2019 - 22:54

Bee Week

On-stage spelling begins this morning, but before it does, let us tell you a little more about what some of the spellers have been up to this week. Arav Patel, speller 409, said he's more excited t...

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It's nice to have a buddy

Monday, May 27, 2019 - 22:33

Bee Week

It's the second time Abbey Vanasse, speller 139, has been to the Scripps National Spelling Bee. It's the first time she's had a schoolmate there. Dia Bonsu, speller 160, was also at the Bee this year....

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Get the party started

Monday, May 27, 2019 - 17:34

Bee Week

After the opening ceremony, the spellers started to have some fun. They played corn hole -- or a version of it; danced to the Macarena; traded signatures in the Beekeeper; made sand art, keychains and...

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And so it begins

Monday, May 27, 2019 - 13:43

Bee Week

The spellers just left the opening ceremony, the official start of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. At the ceremony, they met the pronouncers and the judges, learned more about the competition and s...

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The Gaylord

Monday, May 27, 2019 - 12:25

Bee Week

The Scripps National Spelling Bee takes place at The Gaylord in National Harbor, Maryland. For some of the spellers, it's exciting to be back. For others, it's impressive to see the venue for the firs...

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Welcome to Bee Week! Some spelling, courtesy of Chipotle.

Monday, May 27, 2019 - 12:01

Bee Week

Hi everyone! We're so glad to be back with you for Bee Week this year. The spellers are already enjoying the week, and starting the competition. We have 564 spellers with us this year. This morning...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 8

Friday, March 29, 2019 - 08:51

Bee Week

In recognition of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world, we are showcasing a few of the local contests. In this eighth and final week, we are checking...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 7

Friday, March 22, 2019 - 08:40

Bee Week

In recognition of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world, we are showcasing a few of the local contests. In this seventh week, we are checking in with Ge...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 6

Monday, March 18, 2019 - 11:30

Bee Week

In recognition of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world, we are showcasing a few of the local contests. In this sixth week, we are checking in with Idah...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 5

Friday, March 8, 2019 - 08:42

Bee Week

In recognition of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world, we are showcasing a few of the local contests. In this fifth week, we are checking in with Idah...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 4

Thursday, February 28, 2019 - 12:18

Bee Week

In recognition of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world, we are showcasing a few of the local contests. In this fourth week, we are checking in with F...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 3

Thursday, February 21, 2019 - 08:26

Bee Week

In recognition of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world, we are showcasing a few of the local contests. In this third week, we are checking in with Nort...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 2

Tuesday, February 19, 2019 - 08:14

Bee Week

In recognition of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world, we are showcasing a few of the local contests. In this second week, we are checking in with Ohi...

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2019 Regional Spelling Bee Summary Week No. 1

Monday, February 11, 2019 - 11:29

Bee Week

February marks the start of regional spelling bee competitions across the country and in other parts of the world. Winners of these events, which could represent a city, a county, a state or an enti...

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Spellers Who Impact Their Communities

Friday, June 8, 2018 - 10:51

Bee Week

When Ava Allen was three years old, her twin sister, Emme, broke her arm. On the ambulance ride, a paramedic gave Emme a tan teddy bear with a red bow. Emme hugged Spencer Bear, as he became known...

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Dr. Sietsema got his turn at the mic

Friday, June 1, 2018 - 14:14

Bee Week

Hey there, Bee fans. It was an exciting night, celebrating Champion Karthik Nemmani. But now we want to rewind to earlier in the week, when Associate Pronouncer Brian Sietsema took over the micro...

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Some words with our winner, Karthik Nemmani, and his family

Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 23:19

Bee Week

Karthik Nemmani, a Texas eighth grader, is the winner of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee. And he almost never got here. Karthik came to the Bee through a new program called RSVBe...

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WE HAVE A WINNER

Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 22:41

Bee Week

Karthik Nemmani, Speller 471, a Texas eighth grader, is the winner of the Scripps National Spelling Bee! He spelled "koinonia" correctly, an intimate spiritual communion and participative sharing i...

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Naysa misspells

Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 22:38

Bee Week

Naysa Modi, Speller 447 and a Texas seventh grader, misspelled "Bewusstseinslage," a state of consciousness or a feeling devoid of sensory components. It's Naysa's fourth time at the Bee, and ...

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We're starting the final rounds

Thursday, May 31, 2018 - 22:35

Bee Week

Naysa Modi, Speller 447 and a Texas seventh grader, is facing off against Karthik Nemmani, Speller 471, also from Texas. ...

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