Southern California was well represented at the ACSI National Spelling Bee.

The Southern California students who participated at the ACSI National Spelling Bee in Washington, D.C., held on May 9–10, 2008, were:

• Nicole Foy, 8th grade, from Stockdale Christian School, Bakersfield
• Jennifer Laborada, 7th grade, from Riverside Christian Schools, Riverside
• Jack Merritt, 8th grade, from Upland Christian School, Upland
• Rosalee Santa Ana, 6th grade, Calvary Chapel Christian School HSP, Downey