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Thursday, June 1, 2006
National Bee Goes Primetime
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Today is the second day of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, an event that usually delivers a major drama punch. This year, for the first time, the event is being broadcast on network television. The final rounds will be on ABC from 8 to 10 p.m., with earlier rounds on the bee’s usual home, ESPN.
I am in New Orleans at the annual conference for the Education Writers Association, so I’m unable to provide my usual breathless coverage.
Georgia’s kids got dinged out on the first day, but it’s still fun to follow the competition here. Look for Samir Patel of Texas to contend for the title. He’s been chasing a victory for three years and has a made-for-television personality.
So, ‘fess up? Can you spell? Or do you rely on spellcheck?
