Spell Bowl

Spell Bowl challenges students to learn a list of 3,500 spelling words from which students spell nine words in writing at competition where ten individuals make a team score. The competition and training build vocabulary for the SAT and college.  Competitions include six invitationals, a regional, and state finals.

 

Eligibility Requirements: Open to all students 9-12

Time Commitment: Practices on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, 3:30-5:00 p.m.

Procedure for Joining: Come to meetings

Activity Time Period: Mid-August to mid-November

Membership Limit: Unlimited

Varsity Award Requirements: Must attend practices and competitions. Since there are so few competitions, there is no requirement for a certain amount of playing time although an effort is made to include all students in competition at some time during the season. All second-year team members earn a varsity letter. First-year teams who score 36 or more varsity points also earn a letter.

Coach: Peter DeKever