It appears that North Platte R-1 student Morgan Brown (3/24 A-1, “Spelling Bee Let Others Re-Apply; But the Lack of One Word on District’s Paperwork Keeps Morgan Brown out of National Competition”) is a casualty of bureaucratic incompetence that has become commonplace in our culture.
During my career I observed similar scenarios while in both private sector and federal government positions.
To make it fair for the upcoming generation (including Morgan), this is the time for school and spelling bee executives to set aside their differences and undo the wrongs that were made.
What’s at stake is the reputation of the spelling bee, its sponsors and directors, and the education establishment.
John Hartung
Belton
Incompetance: It's the American way!
Posted by: jack | March 26, 2008 at 11:57 AM
You think spelling bees are bad, try the family court system. Tallk about bureaucratic incompetence.
Posted by: NoMoreMrNiceGuy | March 26, 2008 at 09:00 AM