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Ronald Benson-El became a first place citywide spelling bee winner in 1984, The Washington Informer had been the sponsor of the competition for two years.

Washington Informer Spelling Bee Celebrates 40 Years

by Sam P.K. Collins April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

On March 19, The Washington Informer hosted the 40th annual citywide spelling bee at the DC Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment.

First and second place winners Charlie Palmore and Reva Kelly prepare for interviews after claiming the winning trophies during the 40th Annual Spelling Bee. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Education

Citywide Spelling Bee Finalists Outline Their Strategies

by Sam P.K. Collins April 6, 2022April 6, 2022

Prince George's 2022 Spelling Bee Winner Noemie Jackson-Weaver is a sixth grader attending New Hope Academy in Hyattsville, Md. (Anthony Tilghman/The Washington Informer)

Education

Noemie Jackson-Weaver Wins 2022 Informer Prince George’s County Spelling Bee

by James Wright Jr. March 23, 2022March 27, 2022

A student competes in the D.C. City-Wide Cluster Bees on Feb. 9. The winners will go on to the citywide bee in March. (Roy Lewis/The Washington Informer)

Education

Several Dozen Youth Move On to Citywide Spelling Bee

by Sam P.K. Collins February 16, 2022February 16, 2022

Local

Washington Informer and OCTFME Host the 39th Annual D.C. Citywide Spelling Bee

by Denise Rolark Barnes April 21, 2021December 21, 2021

Biko Sheridan, 11, a fifth-grade student at Mundo Verde Public Charter School in Northwest, with his dad Chris, celebrate winning Washington Informer Charities’ 38th annual Spelling Bee held at the Office of Cable Television, Film, Music and Entertainment (OCTFME) in Northwest on February 29. The Spelling Bee was televised on April 19. (Ulrich Funoa/The Washington Informer)

Education, Local

Biko Sheridan Wins 38th Annual Washington Informer Spelling Bee

by James Wright Jr. April 22, 2020December 21, 2021