I have always been a fan of competition. As a student I participated in lots of contests -- YMCA sports; art, drama, choral & instrumental competitions; geography & science projects; spelling bees and more. When I first moved to California a few years ago, I auditioned for singing/acting jobs and was fortunate to work in many movies, TV shows and several of Disney's special events around the country. My bulldog and I competed on a TV show, "You Lie Like a Dog" on Animal Planet where we won money for local animal charities. And, even today, I continue to participate in running, swimming and biking events.
Spelling is important to me. In my current profession as a publicist/event planner, I have to do a lot of writing and reviewing of press releases. Good spelling and grammar are mandatory. When I send and receive e-mail messages, I like to make a good impression by sending documents that have perfect spelling, grammar and punctuation. I don't like to rely on "Spell-Check."
I want students to learn excellent spelling habits at an early age. Hence, the creation of this elementary school-level spelling bee championship. The contest is open to the best spellers in the U.S. Hope to see you at the Bee!
With warm regards,
Justin Rudd!
Bee Organizer
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Fourth Graders Ruled at 7th Annual Bee
(Five of the top-six spellers were in fourth grade.)
- Winner
Giselle Serate (pictured below, front row, far right)
age 10, 4th grade, homeschooled
Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif.
Correctly spelled pharaoh and surveillance to win the $1,000 cash.
- 2nd place Brandon Deutsch (pictured below, far left)
age 9, 4th grade, Lowell Bayside Academy
Long Beach, Calif.
Misspelled lieutenant in round 18.
- 3rd place Matthew Hutchinson
age 9, 4th grade, Crescenta Valley Adventist School
La Crescenta, Calif.
Misspelled hieroglyphics in round 10.
WHO MAY ENTER? This bee is for U.S. students in grades 3-5. We welcome students in public, private and parochial schools, as well as home-schooled students.
ENTRY FEE 4$20 advance
4$40 at the door
COME WATCH
4$5 to spectatepayable at the event, doors open at 1:20 p.m.
There is no limit to the number of students from a school. We will accept the first 100 students to register and pay.
PRONOUNCER Kate Karp (2006 Adult Spelling Bee Champ)
$500 MORE IF... If the winning speller's teacher is present for the entire bee, the teacher gets $250 for his/her classroom. Additionally, if the winning speller's principal is present for the entire bee, the principal will get $250 for his/her school.
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1. Giselle Serate, Rancho Palos Verdes
2. Myra Casner, Long Beach
3. Courtney Goffney, Long Beach
4. Osa Adler, Glendale
5. Lily Nikole Greenberg Call, Irvine
6. Brandon Deutsch, Long Beach
7. Rey Barcelo, Los Alamitos
8. Jonathan Wulfert, Carlsbad
9. Samuel Hoadley-Brill, South Pasadena
10. Ilena Agarwal, Cerritos
11. Christopher Lopez, South Pasadena
12. Simran Bhatia, Montebello
13. Brett Fahringer, Long Beach
14. Gavin Fukawa, San Gabriel
15. Alan Lee, San Gabriel
16. Teddy Tran, San Gabriel
17. Mahir Munir, Chino Hills
18. Rinas Munir, Chino Hills
19. Payal Morari, Artesia
20. Matthew Hutchinson, La Cresenta
21. Jason Ong, Tustin
22. Katie Rugh, Yorba Linda
23. Nicole Ray, Yoba Linda
24. Lorianne Frelly, Yorba Linda
25. Zachary Cable, Simi Valley
26. Snigdha Nandipati, San Diego
27. Chase Musson, Altadena
28. Michael Chang, Irvine
29. Matthew Paragas, Irvine
30. Emily Yan, West Hills
31. Sarita Mantravadi, Lomita
32. Kevin Lorenson, Long Beach
33. Jacqueline Samson, Long Beach
34. Rebecca Mulder, Long Beach
35. Marlo Hitchcock, Lakewood
36. Ryan Camarra, Long Beach
37. Cameron Cooke, Long Beach
38. Kate Platz, Irvine
39. Justin Walker, Vista
40. Joshua-Michael Estebat
41. Nithin Krishnamurthi, San Diego
42. Julianne Marana, Long Beach
43. Julia Pinney, La Canada
44. Payton Faulkner, Altadena
45. Giacomo McCarthy, Altadena
46. Himmat Sahi, LaCanada
47. Charlotte Stephens, Pasadena
48. Austin Yu, San Marino
49. Christian Ryan, South Pasadena
50. Mike Pearson, Pasadena
51. Brandon Kuwada, Pasadena
52. Lily Wu, San Marino
53. Adrian Chang, Arcadia
54. Jonathan Yen, Pasadena
55. Austin Levenson, San Marino
56. Kaley Liang, La Canada
57. William Pai, Pasadena
58. Lindsey Garretson, Pasadena
59. Noah Finch, Pasadena
60. Emma Caragozian, Los Angeles
61. Brian Tsai, San Marino
62. Shirali Shah, Pasadena
63. Michael Robertson, Arcadia
64. Bree Barnes, Pasadena
65. Charlotte Pearson, South Pasadena
66. Caroline Iaffaldano, Pasadena
67. Caroline Wolfe, Pasadena
68. Mia Fernandez, Altadena
69. Diana Leon, Pasadena
70. Jonathan Lin, Cerritos
71. Jeffrey Nazuka, Long Beach
72. Jacquelyn Adkins, Gardena
73. Max Dawson, Carlsbad
74. Ryan McMichael, Lakewood
75. Julia Bravo, Cerritos
76. Cailee Knerr, Long Beach
77. Ryan Farrell, Moorpark
78. Lili Muskal, Carlsbad
79. Bobby Mahin, Carlsbad
80. Michael Huang, Yorba Linda
81. Riley Rojas, Seal Beach
82. Cayman Rojas, Seal Beach
83. Makailee Lopez, Alhambra
84. Renee Congdon, Encino
85. Taylor Caceres, Long Beach
86. Natalie Hall, Rancho Santa Margarita
87. Emily Hall, Rancho Santa Margarita
88. Carter Alvarez, Pasadena
89. Michelle Chen, Alhambra
90. Alexandria Austin, Apple Valley
91. Wyleen Olaes, Long Beach
92. Nathan Applegate, Costa Mesa
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OUR SISTER BEE National Adult Spelling Bee Sunday, May 4, 2008. 3rd Annual. Long Beach, Calif. DETAILS
CHAMPIONS & WINNING WORDS 2002 Kelli Conley, 10, Long Beach, legible and conscience
2003 Timothy Johnson, 11, Torrance, belie and indebtedness
2004 Steve Wang, 11, Palos Verdes Estates, irretrievable
2005 Gabriella Pineda, 10, Anaheim, unacceptable and tyranny
2006 Matt Buckley, 9, Temecula, psalm and theocracy
2007 Lily Wu, 9, Pasadena, precocious and cautionary
2008 Giselle Serate, 10, Rancho Palos Verdes, pharaoh and surveillance
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What's In a Word?
PLENTY, ESPECIALLY when it's the rigors of an elementary grade level spelling bee and one of the participants has the opportunity to walk home with a grand prize package that includes $1,000! Words like extraterrestrial, pollution, fiery and phylum must be spelled and spelled correctly under the watchful eyes and ears of judges. If that is not challenging enough for the young students (third, fourth and fifth graders), it must be done while their peers, who are also nervously awaiting their opportunity to shine, look on.
The National Elementary School Spelling Bee Championship is designed to help students improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, and develop correct English usage. This contest is sure to have some nail-biting, breath-bating competitors.
ALL U.S. public, private, parochial and home schools are allowed to enter any number of spellers in the $1,000 National Elementary School Spelling Bee. Students in grades 3-5 are eligible and words began on a fifth-grade level.
STUDENTS ARE ELIMINATED from the competition after misspelling one word. The rules are fashioned after the Scripps National Spelling Bee, a contest for students up to and including grade eight.
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Questions and Answers
Is there a study guide for this spelling bee?
There is not an official study booklet for this competition. All words listed in the dictionary (starting at a fifth-grade level) may be considered for this contest. Complete Rules
Who goes first in the competition?
Participants will draw numbers to see who starts first (which presents an element of risk as elimination occurs in order). Complete Rules
