Adult Spelling Bee Brings Hundreds To Wicker Park To Relive Their Childhood Glory

Adult Spelling Bee Brings Hundreds To Wicker Park To Relive Their Childhood Glory

WICKER PARK — Chicagoans packed into Wicker Park on Wednesday for a chance to relive their elementary school magnificence — or trauma.  Shortly after 8 p.m., the inaugural “Spelling Bee For Adults” kicked off in the neighborhood’s namesake park, put together by three friends who wanted to do something to bring strangers and community members together in a positive way. Gracie Hepworth, Jenna Garcia and Mat Shiley, all local teachers, had initial…