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Wall Of Champions

Giovanni Adjei

2024 Champion

Championship Word
Guijo

N'Adom Darko-Asare

2023 Champion

Championship Word
Douroucouli

N'Adom Darko-Asare

2022 Champion

Championship Word
Bathypelagic

Naa Koshie Manyo-Plange

2021 Champion

Championship Word
Amaxophobia

Nadia Chelpang Mashoud

2020 Champion

Championship Word
Empanoply

Kwabena Adu Darko-Asare

2019 Champion

Championship Word
Baldenfreude

Shifa Amankwa-Gabbey

2018 Champion

Championship Word
Wamara

Lily Mawuena Tugbah

2017 Champion

Championship Word
Baculiform 

Afua Ansah

2016 Champion

Championship Word
Zanni

Vishal Thakwani

2015 Champion

Championship Word
xiphias

Khushi Jeswani

2014 Champion

Championship Word
Olestra

Rohit Sahijwani

2013 Champion

Championship Word
Jicama

Philemon Apiente Awan

2012 Champion

Championship Word
Jicama 

Jessica Penu

2011 Champion

Championship Word
Velocipede 

Darren Sackey

2010 Champion

Championship Word
Roulade 

Nana Adjoa Baiden-Amissah

2009 Champion

Championship Word
Bombilation 

Maria Isabel Kubabom

2008 Champion

Championship Word
Denigratory  

The Bee Count

The 18th Edition Finals In Numbers

Spellers
0
Returning Spellers
0
Pairs of Spellers
0
Male Spellers
0
Female Spellers
0
Cities Represented
0
Oldest spellers
0
Youngest Speller
0

Meet Our Officials

Nancy Keteku

Pronouncer

favorite book

Any literature books by African feminists

fun fact

Nancy experiences synesthesia, seeing colors with words and letters

Dr. Teddy Totimeh

Pronouncer

favorite word

Charisma

favorite book

Birdsong by Sebastian Faulks

fun fact

Dr. Totimeh has been in a choir since the first year of senior high school.

Dr. Maurice Gorleku

Pronouncer

favorite word

Schadenfreude

favorite book

Zero To One by Peter Thiel
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fun fact

Dr. Gorleku is left handed but right footed.

Dr. Darren Sackey

Pronouncer

favorite word

Gesundheit

favorite book

The Imported Ghanaian by Alba Kunadu Sumprim

fun fact

The origin of the name ‘Darren’ is uncertain. Some sources say it’s of Irish origin and others say it’s Greek. Darren means Great!

Dr Nelson

Mr. Nelson Kwashie

Associate Judge

favorite word

Grok

favorite book

Born a Crime by Trevor Noah
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fun fact

Nelson is a bibliomaniac; he pretty much spends a lot of time collecting books that he never gets to read.

Ivy Jakamani

Ivy Jakamani

Word Recorder/Trainer

favorite word

None yet

favorite book

Amu Djoleto’s Money Galore

fun fact

Ivy loves motorbikes, especially Adventure bikes and Sports Tourers.

Jacinta Quarshie

Jacinta Quarshie

Word Recorder

favorite word

Kerfuffle

favorite book

The Return by Anne Marie Silvey

fun fact

Jacinta is a jovial person who loves to see everyone happy, and especially children. She also loves to cook for Her family

Mimi Owuse Ansah

Mimi Owusu-Ansah

Word Recorder/Trainer

favorite word

Axiomatic

favorite book

Gone with the wind by Magaret Mitchell

fun fact

One of Mimi's favorite comfort foods is waakye.

Giovanni Adjei, 2024 (Current) National Spelling Bee Champion!

Giovanni Adjei, a 10-year-old student from Christ The King International School, emerged victorious at The National Spelling Bee 2024 Finals by accurately spelling “guijo”, a notable Philippine timber tree known for its robust and heavy hardwood, characterized by a distinctive figure and moderately fine texture. This marks Giovanni’s second appearance in the Bee.

Aside from his academic pursuits, Giovanni indulges in playing the keyboard and soccer, all while nurturing his passion for reading. With a personal goal of consuming over 200 words daily, he also clinched the top spot in his group during the recent UCMAS competition. Fascinated by the pre-colonial history of Sierra Leone, Giovanni aspires to visit the country someday.

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TSB 2023 National Finals N'Adom
TSB 2023 National Finals Winner (2)

About The BEE

The National Spelling Bee is a literacy programme that teaches primary children between ages 7 and 13, how to improve their spelling, increase their vocabulary, learn and understand word concepts and develop English usage which will help them all their lives. The National Spelling Bee is affiliated to the Scripps National Spelling Bee in the USA.

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