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UMFK to host regional round for National Spelling Bee

January 23, 2017

Note: this is an archived news release. As such, the information provided may no longer apply.

Young wordsmiths will test their skills next month when the University of Maine at Fort Kent Office of Community Education hosts the Northern District (Aroostook County) Scripps National Spelling Bee competition for middle school students on Thursday, February 2 at 6:30 p.m. in Fox Auditorium.

The winners of the Northern District spelling bee will continue on to the state of Maine competition. The State winners advance to the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which ESPN will air this spring.

Christine Nunemaker, UMFK’s Assistant Dean of Student Success, will be the bee master for the competition. Judges for the event include Jennifer Parizo, UMFK Community Education Specialist UMFK Development Officer Linda Deprey, and Caryn Cleveland-Short.

“We are very pleased to be hosting this event on our campus again this year.” said UMFK Dean of Community Education, Scott Voisine. “This spelling bee is an event that celebrates academic achievement and provides young people the opportunity to hone skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.”

The spelling bee is free, and open to the public.