Bee Archives Welcome to the Bee Archives! Select which competition you’d like to investigate: 2019 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2018 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2017 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2016 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2015 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2014 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2013 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2012 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2011 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2010 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2009 Scripps National Spelling Bee 2008 Scripps National Spelling Bee All (1925-2019) Jacques Bailly of Denver, Colorado wins the 1980 Scripps National Spelling Bee by correctly spelling elucubrate. Nowadays, he’s “Dr. Bailly,” the official pronouncer of the Bee widely beloved by the spelling community.