As the Scripps spelling bee turns 100, former champions reflect on its evolution

Previous winners say the spelling bee has become much more competitive and credit television with making it a cultural phenomenon each year.

May 30, 2025 - 01:12
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As the Scripps spelling bee turns 100, former champions reflect on its evolution
Balu Natarajan won the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 1985. Shown are his trophy and newspaper clippings detailing his win.

Previous winners say the spelling bee has become much more competitive and credit television with making it a cultural phenomenon each year.

(Image credit: PS Photography)

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