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Madame Hardy organized and hosted the first French Spelling Bee in 2012 at Frederick Douglass High School (Atlanta, Georgia) to highlight, award, and celebrate students who excel in world language study. Dr. Shamita Johnson was the first teacher to sponsor students for the contest.
Le Cinquième Concours d’Orthographe français
2024 Corporate Sponsor
Join us Saturday, March 23, 2024!
Join us Saturday, March 23, 2024!
The 2024 contest is made possible by Atlanta Retired Athletes, Inc.
Merci beaucoup!
Join us Saturday, March 23, 2024!
Join us Saturday, March 23, 2024!
Join us Saturday, March 23, 2024!
The Fifth Annual French Spelling Bee will take place on Saturday, March 23, 2024 (11:00 to 3:00 p.m.) at Coretta Scott King Young Women's Leadership Academy. The top prize is $300.00.
2016 Champion, Alexandra Karnes
Madame Estelle Sirot (Winning Teacher) and Alexandre Karnes, 2016 French Spelling Bee Champion. The event was sponsored by Pinnacle Credit Union and Kroger.
Concours 2016
Left to right: Tania Dominguez-Rangel (Third place winner), Ms. Weisendager, French Teacher at Centennial High School, Grace Ehui (Second Place winner) and Alexandre Karnes (First Place winner) Top prize: $500.00; 2nd: $300.00; and $200.00 (3rd place)! The event was sponsored by Pinnacle Credit Union and Kroger.
2015 Champion, Shantae Gibson
First Place ($200.00): Shantae Gibson (Stephenson High School)
Mrs. Atikesse-Edeh and Mr. Maguette Dieye, Instructors
Second Place ($100.00): Jodi Robertson (Stephenson High School)
Third Place ($50.00): Astou Toure (Therrell High School) Mrs. Kindia Pgouda, Instructor
2014 Champion, Jamariel Hobbs
First Place ($200.00): Jamariel Hobbs (Douglass High School)
Ms. Rose Johnson, Instructor
2012 Champion, Troytoria Wade
The first winner of the French Spelling Bee was Troytoria Wade. The winning teacher was Dr. Shamita Johnson (Price Middle School).