10-05-2025
Nine Minnesota students to compete at 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee
May 9—Nine Minnesota students, including an Ellis Middle School student, will represent the state at the historic 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee, taking place May 25 — 31, in Washington, D.C.
These spellers earned their spots through local and regional competitions and are ready to showcase their skills on the national stage, including Carter Peterson, an eighth-grade student at Ellis.
The Minnesota representatives are:
—Emmaline Bushman — Saint John's Preparatory School, St. Cloud
—Jaden Go — Sacred Heart School, East Grand Forks
—Josslyn Hansen — Wadena-Deer Creek High School, Wadena
—Gemma Kim — Ordean East Middle School, Duluth
—Charles Mueller-Thompson — Marshall Middle School, Marshall
—Carter Peterson — Ellis Middle School, Austin
—Wade Salvey — Scenic Heights Elementary School, Minneapolis
—Eli Schlosser — Kennedy Secondary School, Fergus Falls
—Anya Stoll — Saint Peter Lutheran School, St. Peter
This year marks the 100th anniversary of one of America's most celebrated academic competitions. More than 240 spellers from across the country and around the world will gather for a week filled with competition, camaraderie, and a celebration of language excellence.
"We are proud to support these exceptional Minnesota students as they compete on the national stage," said Mary Hillmann, student academic coordinator with the Minnesota Service Cooperatives. "Their hard work, dedication, and love of learning are truly inspiring."
Preliminary rounds begin May 27, with semifinals and finals broadcast live nationwide. The event will culminate with the crowning of the 100th Scripps National Spelling Bee Champion.
For more information about the Bee and the Minnesota students, visit
