Bee Results
Below are results from the '24-'25 Denver Public Schools Spelling Bees!
City Written Bee
February 5th, 2025
The City Written Bee is the DPS qualifying bee for students to compete in the Colorado State Spelling Bee. Congratulations to all spellers for participating and below are our 25 qualifiers representing DPS at the Colorado State Bee!
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Julian Zweigbaum, DLS
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Amir Hassan, Slavens
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Amy Davis, DSA
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Lucille Robinson, DSA
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Jack Klemt, DLS
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Merry Burke, Slavens
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Harper Kannen, DSA
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Iris Epperson, DLS
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Callan Martin, DLS
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Sebastian Munago, DLS
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Ayman Mukaless, DLS
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Beckett Hopper, Swigert
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Kai Decker, Slavens
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PJ Heskin, Swigert
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Blake Babbit, Swigert
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Henry Ragle, Swigert
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Sopher Tallman, Centennial
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Beatrix Peterson, DSA
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William DeJong, Westerly
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Corinne Sabour, DLS
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Kaiden Barwick, DLS
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Louis Klever, Inspire
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Mateo Manago, DLS
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Maggie M, Willow
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Avy Schwab, Slavens
Second Spelling Bee
January 28th-29th, 2024
The Second Spelling Bee recently took place at two different locations, Westerly Creek Elementary and Centennial, and the spellers did an amazing job as we wrap up our spelling season. Congratulations to all spellers for participating in the second district bee of the year and especially our top 5 finishers (listed below) at each bee!
Westerly Creek Bee
TBD on results
Winning word: -
Centennial Bee
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Champion: Lucille Robinson, 6th grader at DSA
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2nd Place: Beatrix Peterson, 6th grader at DSA
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3rd Place: Harper Kannen, 8th grader at DSA
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4th Place: Amy Davis, 7th grader at DSA
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5th Place: PFJ Heskin, 5th grader at Swigert
Winning word: esplanade
First Spelling Bee
December 10th-11th, 2024
The First Spelling Bee recently took place at two different locations, the Denver Language School and Centennial, and the spellers absolutely crushed it. Congratulations to all spellers for participating in the first district bee of the year and especially our top 5 finishers (listed below) at each bee!
Denver Language School Bee
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Champion: Harper Kannen, 8th grader at DSA
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2nd place: Jullian Zweigbaum, 7th grader at DLS
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3rd place: Lucielle Robinson, 6th grader at DSA
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4th place: Julian Delacruz, 6th grader at DLS
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5th place: Jack Klemt, 8th grader at DLS
Winning word: wushu
Centennial Bee
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Champion: Blake Babbitt, 4th grader at Swigert
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2nd Place: Beckett Hopper, 5th grader at Swigert
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3rd Place: Liam Waters, 5th grader at Westerly Creek
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4th Place: PJ Heskin, 5th grader at Swigert
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5th Place: Diego Fonacier, 5th grader at Swigert
Winning word: edamame