On Wednesday, July 16, Boys & Girls Clubs of the Austin Area hosted its second annual Spelling Bee Championship at the Austin Central Library. Young wordsmiths from Clubs across the city took the stage to demonstrate their dedication, confidence, and growing love for learning—all in front of cheering families, staff, and fellow competitors.
This year’s Spelling Bee brought together 28 talented Club members from grades 2 through 8, each showcasing not only their spelling skills but also the confidence and perseverance they’ve built through programs at Boys & Girls Clubs.
Before the competition kicked off, Club members huddled together, practicing their words and encouraging one another with supportive smiles. The excitement built as spellers went head-to-head in tense rounds, holding the audience in suspense as they battled it out for the championship title.
Winners of this year’s 2025 Spelling Bee Champions and runners-up are:
2nd -3rd Grade: 1st place Emmerson (HC); 2nd place Tamara (Manor BGC)
4th -5th Grade: 1st place Amelia (Walnut Creek BGC); 2nd place Misael (HC)
6th –8th Grade: 1st place Serenity (Burnet BGC); 2nd place Juan (Burnet BGC)
Congratulations to our winners and every participant who worked hard to take the big stage! Events like the Spelling Bee reflect Boys & Girls Clubs’ commitment to academic enrichment, helping youth build literacy skills, self-confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
Special thanks to our judges for dedicating the time and expertise to making this event memorable:
Jess Banks – Giving Director, Amy’s Ice Cream
Alexandra Chavez – Marketing Director, Firefly Aerospace
Michelle Messick – COO, Bird’s Barbershop
