100th Scripps National Spelling Bee
Rachel Potter • June 4, 2025
May 25-29, 2025 | National Harbor, MD
Our employees Eric Schmaltz and Rachel Potter spent Memorial Day weekend and the following days buzzing around National Harbor, Maryland for the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee.
Prior to the event, Eric worked tirelessly with the Scripps team to curate the centennial collection and swag bags for the spellers and regional partners. This year was Eric’s fifth year attending the event and Rachel’s first.
They spent four days selling an assortment of sixteen items to spellers, parents, and fans. In their spare time, they watched 243 spellers slowly whittle down to one champion: 13-year-old Faizan Zaki, whose winning word was "éclaircissement," meaning "the clearing up of something obscure: enlightenment."
Rachel Potter • June 4, 2025
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