The Department of English, New Model College Mangkolemba organized a Spelling Bee Contest on 1st July 2026 under the theme “Buzz Your Way to Victory”. The event aimed to improve the students’ vocabulary, develop their spelling proficiency and pronunciation besides building confidence and developing an appreciation for language learning. The contest moderated by Ms Pelhouneinuo Kiewhuo, HoD of the department, commenced with an invocation by the Vice Principal Dr. L.J. Neken Jamir. Three participants each from the department of English, Education, History, Political Science and Sociology competed in the contest. The qualifier round was a 30- word written challenge followed by three individual oral rounds with elimination in every round. Ms Depa from BA 3rd Semester, Dept. of Education emerged as the ultimate champion flanked by Ms Mendila from BA 3rd Semester, Dept. of English as the runner-up. The Principal felicitated the winners with certificates and cash prizes for their outstanding performances.
The event concluded with a Vote of Thanks proposed by Ms Dejuve Yugho, Asst. Professor, Dept. of English. The pronouncers for the contest were Ms Rebecca Khiuphur, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Political Science and Ms Sentinangla Walling, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Economics, while the judges were Ms Ekonbeni N Tsanglao, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Sociology and Ms M. Rhondeno Yanthan, Asst. Professor, Dept. of History. The event was a success with 14 participants, 33 students and 15 faculty members and staff.
