Read to Succeed's 2025 Spelling Bee

Katie Turner spells the final word, and audience explodes

Katie Turner wins Spelling Bee and Jolene Radnoti steps-up as audience goes wild with applause.

Jolene (right) presents Katie Turner the 2025 "Top Speller" Award

(L-R) Dr. Jeremy Lewis secured most individual donors, Katie Turner is champion, Kara Carpenter collects most money.

All of the Celebrity Spellers

Executive Director Jolene Radnoti

Board Chair Phillip Barnett

Auctioneer Carl Montgomery

Finalist Dr. Jeremy Lewis, Principal at Bradley Academy, Murfreesboro City Schools