Scripps National Spelling Bee Returns After Pandemic Pause

The transcript covers the excitement and return of the Scripps National Spelling Bee to an in-person format in 2022 after being canceled in 2020 and held virtually in 2021. Hundreds of spellers, including the youngest and most experienced, compete in Washington DC. The event is a family affair with siblings participating, and the competition is intense. The preliminaries have concluded, and the finals will be broadcast live. The bee is a celebration of spelling skills and a testament to the dedication of the participants.

What was the reason for the cancellation of the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2020?

• Venue issues

• Financial constraints

• Pandemic

• Lack of participants

How many spellers were able to travel to Florida for the finals in 2021?

• 200

• 100

• 50

• 11

Who is the youngest participant mentioned in the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee?

• Stephanie Liebergen

• Matthew Yee

• Natalie

• Akash Fukada

What is a unique aspect of the 2022 competition regarding family participation?

• No family members are allowed

• Only one family is participating

• Three sets of siblings are competing

• All participants are siblings

How many spellers advanced to the quarterfinals in the 2022 competition?

• 50

• 229

• 88

• 150