ABOUT THE EVENT
The 2024 Prince George’s County Spelling Bee is presented by The Washington Informer. Watch the top spellers in the county compete for a chance to participate in the Scripps National Spelling Bee!
National Spelling Bee
The Scripps National Spelling Bee is an annual spelling bee held in the United States. It is open to students in grades 1-8 who have won their local and regional spelling bees.
The bee is held in Washington, D.C., and the winner receives a trophy, a cash prize, and a trip to New York City.
History
The National Spelling Bee was first held in 1925. It was created by Frank Neuhauser, a journalist for the Louisville Courier-Journal. Neuhauser was inspired to create the bee after he saw a spelling bee at a local school.
The bee was originally called the National Spelling Contest. It was renamed the National Spelling Bee in 1941.
Format
The National Spelling Bee is a single-elimination tournament. The competition begins with a preliminary round, in which the spellers are given a list of words to spell. The spellers who spell all of the words correctly advance to the next round.
The final round of the bee is held on stage at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, Maryland. The spellers are given a list of words to spell, and they are eliminated one by one until only one speller remains.
Winners
The winner of the National Spelling Bee receives the Scripps Cup, a trophy that is named after the Scripps family, which has sponsored the bee since 1925. The winner also receives a cash prize of $50,000 and a trip to New York City.
Some of the most famous winners of the National Spelling Bee include:
- Frank Neuhauser (1925)
- Jacques Bailly (1980)
- Rebecca Sealfon (1997)
- Nupur Lala (2015)
- Zaila Avant-garde (2021)
Impact
The National Spelling Bee has had a significant impact on American culture. The bee has helped to promote literacy and spelling in the United States. It has also helped to create a sense of community among spellers and their families.
