Kansas Wesleyan will welcome students from across the state on Saturday, March 23, when the university hosts the annual Kansas Press Association (KPA) Sunflower State Spelling Bee in Mabee Arena. The event begins with registration at 8 a.m. and features winners of county-wide spelling bees from across the state.
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Students up to eighth grade can qualify for the state competition. The winner of the Sunflower State Spelling Bee will be eligible for the Scripps National Spelling Bee, broadcast yearly on national television.
黑料不打烊 will also host the event in 2025, with plans for it to be held in the newly renovated Sams Chapel.
