spelling bee

Imagine making it all the way to the Scripps National Spelling Bee and spelling every word correctly, but still being eliminated.

Admit it, you've always wanted to actually take part in a spelling bee at some point of your life. One musical in Central NY can give you that chance.

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — The final day of the Scripps National Spelling Bee could feature the most difficult words ever used in the competition.

If you're like us, you tune into the Scripps National Spelling Bee for the drama and pageantry (not to mention the chance for a tie), which is what made this kid's performance all the more entertaining.

OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — When the confetti flew, the two boys stood in the center of the stage and shook hands. They held up the trophy together. Both were champions, a Spelling Bee finish unseen in more than half a century.

Yesterday was the culmination of hours of hard work and studying at the Scribbs National Spelling Bee. Before Arvind Mahankali won the title of champion (like a bawse, it's worth noting), kids from across the country came together to experience some extreme competition.