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UPDATE: VG’s Tanieka A. T. Gludd wins 2024 Adult Spelling Bee

- All three winners of the competition have hailed from VG
Tanieka A.T. Gludd emerged the winner of the 2024 competition held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay on Saturday, August 24, 2024. Photo: VINO
The top three participants of the 2024 Adult Spelling Bee. From left: Stephanie A. Russ Penn, Tanieka A.T. Gludd, and Kelberlin V. George. Photo: VINO
The top three participants of the 2024 Adult Spelling Bee. From left: Stephanie A. Russ Penn, Tanieka A.T. Gludd, and Kelberlin V. George. Photo: VINO
Coordinator of the VI Adult Spell-off Competition, Darryl Flanders says the competition is a non-profit event. Photo: Facebook
Coordinator of the VI Adult Spell-off Competition, Darryl Flanders says the competition is a non-profit event. Photo: Facebook
Nine adults will compete in the VI Adult Spell-off Competition this evening, August 24, 2024, at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium in the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) campus from 7 p.m. Photo: Facebook
Nine adults will compete in the VI Adult Spell-off Competition this evening, August 24, 2024, at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium in the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) campus from 7 p.m. Photo: Facebook
The VI Adult Spell-Off Competition will this year feature grammar and misused words, competition coordinator Mandisa Frett said. Photo: Facebook
The VI Adult Spell-Off Competition will this year feature grammar and misused words, competition coordinator Mandisa Frett said. Photo: Facebook
PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- For the third year running, the winner of the Adult Spelling Bee has hailed from Virgin Gorda.

Tanieka A.T. Gludd emerged the winner of the 2024 competition held at Eileene L. Parsons Auditorium, H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) in Paraquita Bay on Saturday, August 24, 2024.

Tiebreaker was needed

The competition went down to a tiebreaker between Gludd and second-place finisher, Stephanie A. Russ Penn.

The third-place finisher was Kelberlin V. George.

Seven spellers entered the competition and three were eliminated after the first 2 rounds. The 4th person making it to Round 3 was Sharlene Smith.

In the 3-year existence of the competition, Virgin Gorda has won all three.

Continuing with the trend of the winner randomly pulling a school for which all proceeds of the competition would go towards, Elmore Stoutt High School will be receiving $2500.00.

See previous article published August 25, 2024

VI Adult Spell-off Competition on this evening

-9 to compete in third annual adult spelling competition 

Nine adults will compete in the VI Adult Spell-off Competition this evening, August 24, 2024, at the Eileen L. Parsons Auditorium in the H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC) campus from 7 p.m. 

The competition now in its third year, will see the competitors compete in three rounds

“We’re incorporating some grammar and some misused words,” competition coordinator Mandisa Frett said.

Admission fee goes to a school

Competiton coordinator Darryl Flanders said the VI Adult Spell-off Competition is a non-profit event.

“We did this just as friends coming up with an idea and to see it in its third year we’re definitely amazed and grateful for the support, especially through our sponsors,” he said.

Flanders encouraged members of the public to support the event as it will not be livestreamed.

“The funds that we collect from admission at the end of the competition, the winner through a random draw chooses a school…we allocate to a school,” he explained. The admission fee is only $10.00.

Great prizes for top spellers

The top three spellers of the night will receive prizes. Third place will receive $500.00 cash, a zipline tour for 4, a round trip ticket to Anegada from Fly BVI, and a pedicure.

Second place will receive $1000.00 cash, a half day sail, a 50 inch TV, and a spa gift certificate.

The winner will walk away with $1800.00 cash, round trip ticket to Puerto Rico for 2, a weekend stay at a villa, and 45 minute photo session.

15 Responses to “UPDATE: VG’s Tanieka A. T. Gludd wins 2024 Adult Spelling Bee”

  • Fam (24/08/2024, 07:52) Like (10) Dislike (0) Reply
    Let's go young people
  • (24/08/2024, 07:53) Like (14) Dislike (0) Reply
    Them some expensive prizes
  • Love (24/08/2024, 08:28) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    I"m loving the adult spirit Nothing holding them back.
  • Me (24/08/2024, 15:06) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Will it be broadcast live?
    • @me (24/08/2024, 16:39) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      The news report said there will be no streaming etc. available for the event. They are hoping that you and others will make a physical appearance there.
    • @ Me (24/08/2024, 17:18) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
      Get off thr chair and attend
  • VG (25/08/2024, 06:41) Like (3) Dislike (1) Reply
    VG ALL THE WAY!
  • HMMM (25/08/2024, 10:04) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    How was the contestants picked? I would have liked to be in the competition but I didn't hear anything.
    • @hmmm (25/08/2024, 11:32) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      It's held every year. You can register your interest from now. It's August 16 2025. Contact one of the leaders.
  • asura (25/08/2024, 10:46) Like (1) Dislike (2) Reply
    BIGS UPS GIRLFRINED, HOPE YOU GIVE ME SOMETHING OUT OF THE CASH
  • Island boy (25/08/2024, 12:00) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    VG rock. Congrats to all.
  • Daddy Mix Up (25/08/2024, 14:04) Like (2) Dislike (5) Reply
    In the 3-year existence of the competition, Virgin Gorda has won all three. We will send the principal for Cedar school for y'all next year. Don't try to shame the rest islands, don't you know we have Doctors, Lawyers and Politicians with no brains on Tola. Hmmm
  • Thim (25/08/2024, 14:19) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    This is great
    . The prizes are good too
  • Junie (25/08/2024, 18:52) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Congratulations ti all!
  • jack@$$ (26/08/2024, 11:22) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    I wish I could spell as good as your all can


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