S-i-g-m-a P-h-i E-p-s-i-l-o-n Rewards Top Speller!

I did not know that this is the seventh year that the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation has given a prize to the winner. What a generous prize!

From the Sig Ep Web-site

This Thursday, May 31, 2012, at 8 p.m. EST, the finals of the annual Scripps National Spelling Bee will be broadcast live in Washington, D.C., on ESPN. For the seventh  year, the Sigma Phi Epsilon Educational Foundation will present a $5,000 college scholarship to the winner.  Board of Governors member Anthony Balestrieri, George Washington ‘03, will bestow the scholarship at the closing banquet on Friday night, June 1.

The Educational Foundation sponsors the Scripps National Spelling Bee because SigEp believes that when students improve their spelling, they increase their vocabularies, learn concepts and develop correct English usage that will help them all their lives.   This principle aligns with SigEp’s goal to be a valued partner in higher education.  Good spelling provides a basis for education and communication, which are building blocks for success, credibility and leadership.

And I found out about this by reading one of my very favorite blogs! It’s worth the read.

http://kaiology.wordpress.com/2012/06/01/spelling-c-o-o-l-i-d-g-e/