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Record Number Of Spellers, New Trophy And Largest Cash Prize Ever For 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Tuesday, May 21, 2019
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CINCINNATI, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More spellers than ever are converging on the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland, May 26-31.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --More spellers than ever are converging on the 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee in National Harbor, Maryland, May 26-31.
  • "The Scripps National Spelling Bee is a time-honored tradition and a true piece of Americana," said Paige Kimble, executive director of the Bee.
  • The competition takes place at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, just outside of Washington, D.C.
    About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee .

Scripps National Spelling Bee Introduces Changes And New Opportunities Through RSVBEE

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Tuesday, November 13, 2018
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CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee is welcoming applicants for its second year of RSVBee, the invitational program that creates more opportunities for champion spellers to compete in the national finals in National Harbor, Maryland.

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  • CINCINNATI, Nov. 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee is welcoming applicants for its second year of RSVBee, the invitational program that creates more opportunities for champion spellers to compete in the national finals in National Harbor, Maryland.
  • RSVBee applicants who earn spots in the national finals by winning their regional spelling bee may withdraw their application by contacting the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program.
  • Visit spellingbee.com for more information about the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which is administered on a not-for-profit basis by The E.W.

Scripps National Spelling Bee Presents Great Words, Great Works Reading List

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Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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CINCINNATI, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee has released its 2018-2019 Great Words, Great Works book list for students to spend time reading, spelling and comprehending, starting this summer.

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  • CINCINNATI, June 26, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --The Scripps National Spelling Bee has released its 2018-2019 Great Words, Great Works book list for students to spend time reading, spelling and comprehending, starting this summer.
  • The books on the list are the source of the Scripps National Spelling Bee's annual School Spelling Bee Study List 450 words to help students prepare for a school-level spelling bee.
  • "Our Great Words, Great Works list strengthens the connection between reading and spelling," said Paige Kimble, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program.

Karthik Nemmani Declared Champion Of The 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee

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Friday, June 1, 2018
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NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Karthik Nemmani, a 14-year-old speller from McKinney, Texas, is the champion of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee.

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  • NATIONAL HARBOR, Md., June 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Karthik Nemmani, a 14-year-old speller from McKinney, Texas, is the champion of the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • Scripps Company (NYSE: SSP), presented the championship trophy moments before ESPN signed off from the 91st Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • Nemmani placed as runner up to Modi in the Collin County Spelling Bee earlier this year, and Modi advanced to the Texas regionals that earned her a spot at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program.

Will This Year's "Scripps Spelling Bee" Champion Once Again Be From The North South Foundation?

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Thursday, May 24, 2018
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Scripps National Spelling Bees have invited a record number of contestants this year, close to 519.

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  • Scripps National Spelling Bees have invited a record number of contestants this year, close to 519.
  • North South Foundation is a non-profit 501 organization that is a leader in providing opportunities to Indian origin students to prepare for contests like Spelling Bee.
  • They are proud to announce that out of 519 invitees 85 invitees represents the North South Foundation.
  • We wish the best to all the participants in Scripps National Spelling Bee and all of their future endeavors.

Scripps National Spelling Bee To Welcome 516 Spellers To Compete In 2018 National Finals

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Tuesday, May 22, 2018
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CINCINNATI, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 500 spellers will have a chance to compete for the title of Champion at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, to be held in National Harbor, Maryland, May 29-31.

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  • CINCINNATI, May 22, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 500 spellers will have a chance to compete for the title of Champion at the 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee, to be held in National Harbor, Maryland, May 29-31.
  • "Bee Week is a special experience that challenges the mind and warms the heart," said Paige Kimble, executive director of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.
  • To qualify for RSVBee, spellers had to win their school spelling bee or be a former national finalist and attend a school enrolled in the Bee program.
  • About the Scripps National Spelling Bee:
    The Scripps National Spelling Bee is the nation's largest and longest-running educational program.