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ORIGIN OF THE SPELLING BEEThe word bee, as used in spelling bee, is one of those language puzzles that has never been satisfactorily

accounted for. A fairly old and widely-used word, it refers to a community social gathering at which friends and neighbors join together in a single activity (sewing, quilting,

barn raising, etc.) usually to help one person or family.

The earliest known example in print is a spinning bee, in 1769. Other early occurrences are husking bee (1816), apple bee (1827), and logging bee (1836). Spelling bee is apparently an American term. It first appeared in print in

1875, but it seems certain that the word was used orally for several years before that.

Those who used the word, including most early students of language, assumed that it was the same word as referred to the insect. They thought that this particular meaning had probably been inspired by the obvious

similarity between these human gatherings and the industrious, social nature of a beehive. But in recent years scholars have rejected this explanation, suggesting instead that this bee is a completely different word. One

possibility is that it comes from the Middle English word bene, which means "a prayer" or "a favor" (and is related to the more familiar word boon). In England, a dialect form of this word, been or bean, referred to "voluntary help

given by neighbors toward the accomplishment of a particular task." (Webster's Third New International Dictionary). Bee may simply be a shortened form of been, but no one is entirely certain.

2012 Baltimore Spelling Bee

March 17, 2012Towson University

www.baltimorebee.org

Baltimore City Council, District 4

Judges

ReadersNadia NasrTowson University, University Archivist and Digital Collections Librarian

Towson University, Assistant Professor - Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminal Justice

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Baltimore City Public Schools, Director of the Office of Federal Programs

Welcome to the 2012 Baltimore Bee!

This year marks the 7th Annual Baltimore Bee, a showcase of Baltimore’s brightest students, who have already achieved greatness just by reaching today’s regional spelling competition. Public, private, and charter schools from Baltimore City and Baltimore County represent this year’s participant pool. Please know that as you look on stage, the diverse student group before you is not only today’s great spellers, but also tomorrow’s promising leaders.

The Baltimore Bee team would also like to recognize and extend our gratitude to our judges and readers who have volunteered their time to assist with today’s Bee.

Councilman Bill Henry

Dr. Tasha Franklin Johnson

Jennifer Langdon

Good luck to all of our students and may the best speller win! Baltimore Bee Team

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Baltimore Bee AgendaMarch 17, 2012

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Opening remarks

Bee starts with the reading of the rules

Estimated ending time of the Bee

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Participant registration begins in the lobby of Stephens Hall

Photo of student participants

Procession of student participants

20 minute intermission- snack for student participants provided in Stephens Hall lobby

After the Bee, there are places for participants and their families to get lunch located just north of Stephens Hall on York Rd.

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Towson, MD 21252-001 Voice: 410-704-4604

Fax: 410-704-3435

Paul Shapanus Susan BrownTechnical Director Sr. Event Manager

Dear Guest,

Operated and maintained by the College of Fine Arts and Communication, Stephens Theatre, located in Stephens Hall at Towson University, is a 688 seat proscenium performance venue. Originally constructed in 1911 and renovated in 1990, the theatre ers contemporary production facilities in a historic environment, retaining much of its original character and architectural detail.

The lobby and main doors to the auditorium are located on the second floor of Stephens Hall, sharing common space with academic and classrooms. Because of our proximity to teaching and working spaces in historic Stephens Hall, we ask our visitors in advance, to be especially mindful and respectful of their environment when attending an event. The theatre management must rely on teachers, parents, and chaperones to maintain order and ensure students are on their best behavior, not only during the event, but also when entering and exiting the auditorium.

Normally prohibited, students will be allowed to eat snacks in the theatre during the scheduled snack-break at the Baltimore Spelling Bee. Trash boxes will be provided and we ask that teachers, parents, and chaperones take an active role in helping the theatre’s management minimize the impact of trash and food debris during the privilege extended to them requires their personal responsibility in exercising care while eating and drinking in the theatre as well as properly disposing of all of their lunch waste.

We thank you in advance for your assistance in these matters and look forward to sharing the Baltimore Bee experience with you and your students.

Sincerely,

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2012 Baltimore Bee Participants

Calvin Rodwell Elementary SchoolTatiana CampbellFidelis Odeh

Cecil Elementary SchoolDestiny BrownDiasia Smith

Crossroads SchoolRamatoulaye BahMarnice Briscoe

Dundalk Middle SchoolChristian ClayZackery Darby

Friends SchoolKira BarrettCameron Lorch-Liebel

Greater Grace Christian AcademyHeather KelleyGerod Thompson

Alexander Hamilton Elementary SchoolZaire AtkinsBrashia Roane

Al-Rahmah SchoolDanyah ImamShaheer Imam

Baltimore International AcademyLily Pretl-DrummondEb Eisler

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy East-SchoolMatthias AmeerDiallo Hairston

Bluford Drew Jemison STEM Academy West-SchoolMiles JacksonKai Reaves

Janae CovingtonTodd Winkler

Brehms Lane Elementary School

Andrew ScarbroughWill Wilkinson

Elizabeth BernatowiczJonathan Bernatowicz

Hassan Abu-HakimKira Isbert

Kathryn LuhrmanEmily Sann

Colleen CampbellBrendan Lee

Jason JamesAdam Pence

Roland Park Country SchoolEva FrankelJulianne McFarland

Salem Christian SchoolEmily DietzMadeline Pepin

St Clement Mary Hofbauer SchoolLance Pacis

Thomas Johnson Elementary Middle SchoolMireya GodfreyChristian Leuschner Woodbridge Elementary SchoolOmena AboagyeHadia Saroya

Woodhome Elementary SchoolRichard PianimTtwann James

Hereford Middle School

Masters Academy

Mt Royal Elementary Middle School

Notre Dame Preparatory School

Our Lady of Grace School

Patterson Park Charter School

Pikesville Middle School

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Baltimore Bee Team

As part of the 2012 Baltimore Bee, we are fortunate to have a fantastic intern who has assisted the Bee team with various tasks and assistance. Thank you Carolina for all of your hard work!

Carolina Oaks (intern)

Full Name- Carolina Victoria Oaks

Hometown- Panama City, Panama

College and Major- Towson University, Business Administration with a Marketing concentration

What is currently playing on your iPod? Dog days Are Over by Florence & the Machine, Into the Wild by LP, and We Are Young by Fun.

What is your favorite restaurant in the Towson/Baltimore area? Sushi Hana

How did you get affiliated with the Baltimore Bee? I was looking to find an internship where I would be able to apply the skills I've gained in school while developing my creative abilities in a fun and exciting environment. The intern position for the Bee met and exceeded my desired criteria.

What has been your favorite part of your internship? Without a doubt my favorite part of my internship has been the opportunity to work alongside the fun and inviting members of Learn it Systems and to support their admirable mission of promoting education. I am specially grateful to the incredibly talented team of worker-bees: Meghan, Kerry, and Troy for giving me career insight and applicable advice (from workshops in Adobe Illustrator to simple yet unfamiliar time saving tips).

What is one word that you always have trouble spelling? Entrepreneur, this one is a double trouble word. Luckily I have a mediator, spell check.

What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you? I may look harmless but apparently I am a violent sleeper and like to kick people out of bed.

What is some advice you can offer the Baltimore Bee spellers? Use the dictionary to define a word. Look inside to define yourself.

Nicholas G. Hood (photographer)

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Nick is a 24-year-old, Towson University CBE Graduate photographing this year’s Baltimore Bee.

Nick Hood Photography, established in 2008, is a growing business, specializing in capturing professional stage lighting for live performances. Working in such environments has allowed Nick to develop skills that can be adopted for wedding, headshot, and portrait photography. Nick’s pictures have been featured in local advertisements as well as the nationally distributed academic journal, ‘The Chronicle Review’.

For more information on prices and availability, please contact Nick Hood directly! NHoodPhoto@gmail.com or 443-465-6647

Learn It SystemsLearn It Systems is an educational services company that provides research-based reading and math tutoring services to struggling students. Our programs are the result of partnerships with public and private school principals and public school district administrators to provide intensive reading and math instruction to students targeted by classroom teachers and district administration for intervention. (www.learnitsystems.com)

Towson UniversityTowson University is recognized among the nation's best regional public universities, offering more than 100 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs in the liberal arts and sciences, and applied professional fields. As a metropolitan university, Towson combines research-based learning with practical application. (www.towson.edu)

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Bee-Healthy, Bee-Happy tips for healthy eating and physical activityHere are a few activities and steps that you and your family can consider to get started on a path to a healthier lifestyle:

• Give children toys that encourage physical activity like balls, kites, and jump ropes.

• Encourage children to join a sports team or try a new physical activity.

• Limit TV time and keep the TV out of a child’s bedroom.

• Facilitate a safe walk to and from school a few times a week.

• Take the stairs instead of the elevator.

• Walk around the block after a meal.

• Make a new house rule: no sitting still during television commercials.

• Find time to spend together doing a fun activity: family park day, swim day or bike day.

• Talk or write a letter to your children’s principal to incorporate more physical education in schools.

• Encourage schools to hold recess prior to lunch to increase physical activity before mealtime.

• Volunteer to help with afterschool physical activity programs or sports teams.

• Be sure that children get the sleep they need.

• Engaging in outside activities can be fun and affordable for families.

For more information, visit www.letsmove.gov

By Thom ZahlerCelebrity Buzz

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Easy Recipes The Bee’s Favorite Ingredient: Honey

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4. LOL7. FYI9. OXOXO11. AFAIK12. B414. W817. GR818. NP20.THNQ

1. 2NITE2. TTYL3. OMG5. IMO6. BBL8. BRB10. NOOB13. L8R15. ILU16. RUOK19. CYA

Spell It Out!Help the Bee decipher these text message acronyms

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Answers Across: 4. Laugh Out Loud, 7. For Your Information, 9. Hugs And Kisses, 11. As Far As I Know, 12. Before, 14. Wait, 17. Great, 18. No Problem, 20.Thank You Down: 1.Tonight, 2. Talk To You Later, 3. Oh My God, 5. In My Opinion, 6. Be Back Later, 8. Be Right Back, 10. Newbie, 13. Later, 15. I Love You, 16. Are You Ok, 19. See You

The Baltimore Bee’s favorite movies

Akeelah & the Bee (2005) Rated PG

Spellbound (2002) Rated GThis documentary presents the intense, true-life experience of the National Spelling Bee as seen through the eyes of eight driven, young spellers. (ThinkFilm)

An inspirational story of Akeelah Anderson, a precocious eleven-year old girl from South Los Angeles with a gift for words. Despite the objections of her mother, Akeelah enters various spelling contests, for which she is tutored by Dr. Larabee, her principal and the proud residents of her neighborhood. Akeelah's aptitude earns her an opportunity to compete for a spot in the Scripps National Spelling Bee and in turn unites her neighborhoodwho witnesses the courage and inspiration of one amazing little girl. (Lionsgate)

Bee Movie (2007) Rated PGHaving just graduated from college, a bee by the name of Barry B. Benson ventures outside the hive and breaks one of the cardinal rules of the bee world by talking to a human named Vanessa. He is shocked to discover that the humans have been stealing and eating the bees' honey for centuries, and ultimately realizes that his true calling in life is to set the world right by suing the human race for stealing the bees' precious honey. (Dreamworks)

Buzz Worthy Flicks

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