SugarBee® Sponsors 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee; Cass Gebbers Shares

Wednesday, May. 24th, 2023

by Chandler James

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BREWSTER, WA - S-U-G-A-R-B-E-E. SugarBee®. Already a fan-favorite amongst many consumers, the apple variety is gaining even more popularity as the newest sponsor of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee, a week-long televised event that celebrates students and their educators.

Cass Gebbers, Grower, SugarBee® “To all of the families and students who work hard each year to compete in local, state, and national competitions, we are proud of your continued drive to excel,” said SugarBee orchardist Cass Gebbers, one of the proud growers of the SugarBee apple. “We are thrilled to be sponsoring the Scripps National Spelling Bee. We believe in the power of words and the importance of literacy. We are proud to support the Bee’s educators and their devotion to inspiring every child to unlock their potential and strive to reach incredible goals.”

Over 200 students from across the nation will take the stage in Washington, DC, on May 28 to experience Bee Week and compete for the title of National Spelling Bee Champion. As a press release explained, SugarBee Apple growers proudly support The Bee’s mission to help every child unlock their potential, and honor the commitment of more than 70,000 educators who continue to champion the Scripps National Spelling Bee program year after year.

SugarBee® is gaining even more popularity as the newest sponsor of the 2023 Scripps National Spelling Bee

In addition to sponsoring the event, SugarBee is also presenting the Scripps Educator of the Year award, which recognizes teachers who have demonstrated exceptional dedication to their students and have made a significant impact on their education and personal development. The 2023 Educator of the Year is Gina Calhoun, an 8^th-grade language arts and social studies teacher at Ashe County Middle School in Warrensville, North Carolina.

“We are honored to present the Scripps Educator of the Year award to Mrs. Calhoun,” said Julie DeJarnatt, Marketing Director of SugarBee Apple. “Teachers play a crucial role in shaping the minds and futures of our children, and we want to recognize and celebrate their exceptional efforts in creating a positive learning environment. SugarBee Apple growers proudly support the Bee’s educators and their devotion to inspiring every child to discover their potential to innovate and create something magical.”