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Each year, middle school students from across the region compete for the opportunity to represent our area in the Scripps National Spelling Bee. This year's competition featured more 50 spellers.
The Bee helps students improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn language concepts, and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives. In addition to the academic benefits, students also develop important life skills – like goal setting, time management and public speaking – that will help them as they advance in school and eventually to successful careers.
After many rounds of intense competition, three champions emerged.
Spelling Bee 2024 Winners
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Rohith Konduri, from Norfolk Academy, took first place in the competition. He was the regional bee's first-place winner last year, and the competition's third-place winner in 2022. |
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Hiya Singh from Yorktown Middle School placed second in the competition. |
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Nina Terzic from Tabb Middle School placed third in the competition. |
Congratulations to everyone who competed!
A Closer Look at the Bee
Each year, the WHRO Spelling Bee requires a huge effort from staff and volunteers to make sure everything goes smoothly. Here are some photos from behind the scenes at this year's competition.
Photos by Amy Rose.
Spellers and their families receive instructions and rules prior to the spelling bee competition.
WHRO President and CEO Bert Schmidt prepares to welcome the television audience to the program as the Bee gets underway.
Spellers take turns at the microphone spelling their assigned words.
In the control room, television production staff work on the live broadcast of the annual WHRO Spelling Bee.
Three trophies wait to be taken home by the top three spellers.
Three finalists remain as the WHRO Spelling Bee draws to a close.
Bert Schmidt interviews Rohith after his win.
All of the spellers celebrated after the Bee with a party.
The 2024 WHRO Spelling Bee Winners pose for a photo with their families.
Thank you to everyone who helped make this year's Bee a huge success!
Learn about the many services and competitions our Education department provides each year.
