Wright State University to host regional spelling bee ahead of Scripps National Spelling Bee

On March 6, Wright State University will be hosting a regional spelling bee for young spelling aficionados in grades four through eight to show off their exceptional skills and compete for the chance to move on to the televised Scripps National Spelling Bee that will take place in May.

According to an article on Wright State University’s website, Sue Edwards, Ph.D., who is the president of Wright State University, expressed her delight for the school to be hosting the competition: “Wright State is thrilled to be hosting the Scripps Regional Spelling Bee and to support our region’s learners in their love of language and admirable depth of knowledge.”

This is the first year Wright State University will be hosting the regional competition full of young spellers who are hoping to move on to the highly competitive Scripps National Spelling Bee. The spelling bee gives students the opportunity to study and practice their public speaking skills, all of which will serve them as they continue their education.

The Scripps National Spelling Bee first started in 1925, and ever since, has been a competition of some prestige for young students. For the regional qualifying spelling bees around the country, the Scripps National Spelling Bee provides a list of words for the students to spell correctly in order to move on to the official finals.

The winner of the regional spelling bee at Wright State University will win an impressive array of prizes, in addition to the opportunity to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Prizes include The Samuel Louis Sugarman Award and one-year subscriptions to online services such as Britannica Online Premium, Epic Family, Merriam-Webster Unabridged Online, and Tynker. 

For more information about Wright State University, visit the school’s website.