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The Spelling Bee Ghana
File:The Spelling Bee Ghana.png
GenreSpelling bee
FrequencyAnnual
Location(s)Ghana
Inaugurated2007
WebsiteOfficial website

The Spelling Bee Ghana (commonly called the Ghana National Spelling Bee) is an annual spelling bee held in the Ghana since 2007. The bee is run on a not-for-profit, charity basis by Ghanaian Entrepreneur, CEO of Young Educators Foundation, Eugenia Tachie-Menson[1][2] and is supported by US Embassy in Ghana.[3][4] The initiative was inspired by the Scripps National Spelling Bee run in the United States. Since its inception, the winners of the competition present Ghana at the Scripps National Spelling Bee.[5]

Sponsors

The Spelling Bee has been sponsored and supported over the years by the government of Ghana through the Ghana Education Service and the Ministry of Education,[6][7] Indomie Ghana,[8][9] MTN Ghana,[10] US Embassy in Ghana,[4] USAID,[11] MultiChoice Ghana[12] and many others.

List of winners

Nadia Chelpang Mashoud, 2020 Ghana Spelling Bee Winner
Edition Year Winners Championship word School Location
1st 2008 Maria Isabel Yirebatiya Kubabom[13] Denigratory SOS Herman Gmeinner School Tema, Greater Accra
2nd 2009 Nana Adjoa Baiden-Amissah[14][15] Bombilation Crown Prince Academy Accra, Greater Accra Region
3rd 2010 Darren Sackey[16][17] Roulade Achimota Basic School Achimota, Greater Accra Region
4th 2011 Jessica Penu[18][19] Velocipede Angels School Tema, Greater Accra
5th 2012 Philemon Apiente Awan[10][20] Mariculture Holy Spirit Catholic Preparatory School Ho, Volta Region
6th 2013 Rohit Sahijwani[21][22] Jicama Delhi Public School (DPS)

International Ghana

Tema, Greater Accra Region
7th 2014 Khushi Jeswani[23] Olestra Delhi Public School (DPS)

International Ghana

Tema, Greater Accra Region
8th 2015 Vishal Mukesh Thakwani[24][25] Xiphias Delhi Public School (DPS)

International Ghana

Tema, Greater Accra Region
9th 2016 Afua Manukure Ansah[8][26] Zanni Ridge Church School Accra, Greater Accra Region
10th 2017 Lily Tugbah[27][28] Baculiform Solidarity International School Ashaiman, Greater Accra Region
11th 2018 Shifa Amankwa-Gabbey[29][30] Wamara Nagie's Angels Educational Centre Kumasi, Ashanti Region
12th 2019 Kwabena Adu Darko-Asare[4][31] Baldenfreude Delhi Public School (DPS)

International Ghana

Tema, Greater Accra Region
13th 2020 Nadia Chelpang Mashoud[32] Empanoply Alhassan Gbanzaba Memorial School Tamale, Northern Region
14th 2021 Naa Koshie Manyo-Plange[33][34][35] Amaxophobia Roman Ridge School Accra, Greater Accra Region
15th 2022 N’Adom Darko-Asare[36] Bathypelagic DPS International Ghana Tema, Greater Accra Region

2022 Spelling Bee[37]

The 2022 finals edition was held at the Alisa Hotel in the Greater Accra region with a total of 115 total participants beginning at the round one. The number reduced as it continued to the 12th round which had three finalists.[36]

The champion of the 2022 Spelling Bee, N’Adom Darko-Asare had the winning word 'BATHYPELAGIC' and was awarded with a trip to Washington DC, USA to represent Ghana at the 2022 Scripps National Spelling Bee. Among the list of items won include:

  • $500 spending money
  • Engraved trophy
  • Fully-installed DStv Explora decoder with a 6-month subscription
  • Indomie products
  • Gold medal
  • GH¢300 Goil fuel vouchers.

A 10-year-old Nii Odartey Elorm Manyo-Plange of The Roman Ridge School was the first runner-up and her prizes are as follows:

  • Trip to Nairobi sponsored by Kenya Airways with $150 spending money
  • Fully-installed DStv HD Zapper decoder with 3 months compact viewing
  • Indomie products
  • Silver medal
  • GH¢150 Goil fuel vouchers.

11-year-old Aarna Bhaveshkumar Tailor from the DPS International Ghana, Tema, became the second runner-up. She was awarded the following;

  • A trip to Nairobi sponsored by Kenya Airways with $150 spending money
  • Fully-installed DStv HD Zapper decoder with 3 months compact viewing
  • Indomie products
  • Bronze medal
  • GH¢150 Goil fuel vouchers

The competition awarded participating spellers the following;

  • Certificate of recognition
  • Indomie products
  • Customised T-shirts
  • Commemorative medals
  • Customised bag
  • Novels donated by the PAS-US Embassy

The top three winners’ schools each received a certificate of recognition and GH¢1,000 fuel vouchers sponsored by GOIL.

See also

References

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  2. ^ "Eugenia Tachie-Menson - Vlisco ambassadors - inspiring African women". Vlisco. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  3. ^ Segbefia, Sedem (2021-02-06). "Tween Talk with Eugenia Tachie-Menson: What's all that buzzing about?". The Business & Financial Times. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
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  14. ^ "Spelling Bee Ghana 2009 Winner Arriving in the US". www.ghanaweb.com. 21 May 2009. Retrieved 6 February 2021.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
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  17. ^ Tetteh, Nii Okai (2020-12-22). "Dr Darren Sackey: Ghana's 2010 Spelling Bee Champion Is Now A Medical Doctor". Kuulpeeps - Ghana Campus News and Lifestyle Site by Students. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
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  19. ^ Kitcher (Mrs), Mavis (2011-06-29). Junior Graphic: Issue 547 June 29-July 5 2011. Graphic Communications Group.
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  22. ^ "Delta Air Lines Awards Winner of Ghana National Spelling Bee". Delta News Hub. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  23. ^ "Kushi Jeswani wins Spelling Bee". Graphic Online. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  24. ^ Adjorlolo, Ruth Abla. "2015 Spelling Bee champion urges 2016 finalists not to entertain fear". www.gbcghana.com. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
  25. ^ "Vishal Thakwani wins 2015 Spelling Bee National finals - MyJoyOnline.com". www.myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
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  27. ^ "Lily Tugbah is 2017 National Spelling Bee champion [Photos]". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2017-02-05. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
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  29. ^ "12-year-old debutant wins 2018 National Spelling Bee". Citi 97.3 FM - Relevant Radio. Always. 2018-02-04. Retrieved 2021-02-06.
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  33. ^ Crabbe, Nathaniel (2021-02-07). "11-year-old Naa Koshie Manyo-Plange wins 2021 Spelling Bee competition". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-02-08.
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  37. ^ Ghana, U. S. Embassy in (2022-02-07). "2022 Spelling Bee Championship - Ambassador Sullivan's Remarks". U.S. Embassy in Ghana. Retrieved 2022-07-19.
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