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G-N-A-T-H-O-N-I-C is Winning Word at Schoolhouse Supplies Celebrity Spelling Bee

Portland, January 31st, 2013. Zia McCabe, a Musician from the Portland band The Dandy Warhols, won the OnPoint Community Credit Union Celebrity Spelling Bee. The event drew 373 people and raised $250,000 to support the mission and programs of Schoolhouse Supplies. G-N-A-T-H-O-N-I-C was the winning word; it means, deceitfully flattering, sycophantic. (Photo credit, Joni Photo)

Zia McCabe and Pencil Pete (Photo credit, Joni Photo)

The Onpoint Community Credit Union Spelling Bee, presented by Comcast was held at the Portland Art Museum and offered a chance for supporters to celebrate Schoolhouse Supplies’ growth and success over the last twelve years.

2013 Spelling Bee Stage

Here’s a video about Schoolhouse Supplies:

JUDGES INCLUED THE FOLLOWING

Mary McDonald-Lewis Voice of OnStar	Byron Beck Celebrity Journalist	Timber Joey Portland Timbers	*Tyler Hughs Writer/Actor Comedian*
*2013 CELEBRITY SPELLERS:*
Reggie Aqui Anchor & Reporter KGW NewsChannel 8	Candace Bouchard Soloist, Oregon Ballet Theatre Founder of Uprising	Kyra Bussanich Chef/Owner Crave Bake Shop Winner of Cupcake Wars	Dave Dahl President & Co-Founder Dave’s Killer Bread

John Erickson Morning Host K103 FM	Charlie Hales Mayor Portland, OR	Pat Janowski Actress 2012 Bee Winner	Zia McCabe Musician The Dandy Warhols
Chris McGowan President & CEO Portland Trail Blazers	Jeffery Morgenthaler Bar ManagerClyde Common	Peter Zuckerman Author/Journalist

Elisa Klein

I’ve been a professional journalist and writer since 1987, (and long-time reporter for KOIN-TV.) As a nationally published reporter, with a Master’s Degree in Journalism, I love to report positive news and information. Journalism has also connected me with another non-profit where I served as a leader; the Northwest’s biggest writer’s organization: The Willamette Writers.