Isaac Brogan wins 8th annual WFCU Credit Union Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Final for Third Time
Following an intense competition featuring 34 elementary school students from across Windsor-Essex, Sarnia-Lambton, and Chatham-Kent, Isaac Brogan, a grade eight student at Maranatha Christian Academy in Windsor, has been named the 2026 WFCU Credit Union Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Final Champion.
After successfully spelling the winning word “comprehensible,” Isaac was awarded the honour of representing our region at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in Washington D.C. this May, along with a $200 Educational Scholarship.
The WFCU Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Final, held at the St. Clair College Centre for the Arts on Saturday, February 28th, featured Windsor Star Managing Editor Craig Pearson as the Pronouncer.
The event was sponsored in part by the St. Clair College Alumni Association.
It was a close and competitive event, going 38 rounds before the Champion Word round, where Isaac successfully spelled his final word and was named champion.
Congratulations go to runner-up Kavya Vasudeva, a grade eight student from Christ the King French Immersion Catholic Elementary School, who battled it out with Isaac for 16 rounds.
“Supporting the next generation with meaningful opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive remains central to our mission,” said Eddie Francis, President and CEO of WFCU Credit Union. “We’re proud to once again champion the WFCU Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Final, helping inspire curiosity, confidence, and a love of learning in youth across our community.”
WFCU will host the fourth annual ECU – A Division of WFCU Credit Union Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Final in the Waterloo Region in March, bolstering its community support and programming for its growing Tri-City membership.
As part of WFCU’s community engagement program, INSPIRE, the Scripps Spelling Bee Regional Finals promote literacy and language arts in an engaging way.
They also align with the Credit Union’s mission to support organizations that contribute to the well-being of the community, with particular emphasis on youth, education, and health.
Isaac will now advance to compete in the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, where he will compete against hundreds of students from around the world.
In addition to flight and accommodations during the event, and a $200 Educational Scholarship on behalf of WFCU Credit Union, Isaac has also won the following:
- The Merriam-Webster Unabridged Online – a one-year subscription for the official word source for all levels of competition for the Scripps National Spelling Bee
- The Britannica Online Premium – a one-year subscription to the premier online resource from Encyclopedia Britannica
“We were very proud of every student who competed at this year’s event,” said Beth Ann Prince, Manager, Community Investment, WFCU Credit Union. “Taking the stage took bravery, confidence and concentration. You are all champions and exemplify the spirit of the Bee. I’d also like to thank all the participating schools and teachers who invested time in the program.”
