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Spelling bees

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:24 pm
by Ritterskoop
I am judging one next month. Has anyone done this? I know they'll give us some sort of rules and guidelines, but firsthand experience is also helpful. I competed in 7th grade but not since, so I've forgotten the rhythm, except for watching Akeelah and the Bee.

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:33 pm
by Catfish
I have no advice to give you, but I just wanted to say, Wow, what a totally cool assignment!

Re: Spelling bees

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 6:35 pm
by T_Bone0806
[quote="Ritterskoop"]Has anyone done this? I know they'll give us some sort of rules and guidelines, but firsthand experience is also helpful./quote]

Don't let Dan Quayle help you.

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 8:56 pm
by Ritterskoop
Catfish wrote:I have no advice to give you, but I just wanted to say, Wow, what a totally cool assignment!
I volunteered. So far I'm the only one, and they asked for 2 judges and a timekeeper. The event has always been sponsored by the paper, so I hope they get more folks so we can keep doing it.

Posted: Thu Jan 10, 2008 9:05 pm
by KillerTomato
Ritterskoop wrote:
Catfish wrote:I have no advice to give you, but I just wanted to say, Wow, what a totally cool assignment!
I volunteered. So far I'm the only one, and they asked for 2 judges and a timekeeper. The event has always been sponsored by the paper, so I hope they get more folks so we can keep doing it.

Beware of the kid with the "magic foot".

And the other kid with his "unfortunate erection".

And it's spelled C-R-E-P-U-S-C-U-L-E.

(This message brought to you by The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, unfortunately closing on Broadway in just a couple of weeks.)

Posted: Fri Jan 11, 2008 12:22 am
by ulysses5019
And the other kid with his "unfortunate erection".

Is Bob Dole here too?