OKLAHOMA CITY, Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2020 – The Oklahoma City Thunder today announced the Thunder Regional Spelling Bee, presented by American Fidelity Assurance Co. The inaugural event will take place at Chesapeake Energy Arena in early March and will serve as a qualifying event for the Scripps National Spelling Bee this summer in Washington, D.C.
“The spelling bee is a staple of the educational experience, and we’re thrilled to now be involved and support Oklahoma students in this space,” said Christine Berney, vice president of Community Relations for the Thunder. “We hope the Thunder Regional Spelling Bee spurs a love for spelling, vocabulary and public speaking through friendly competition.